Table 2.
Comparative context for biologic switch strategies after ustekinumab failure in Crohn’s disease
|
Parameter
|
Risankizumab
|
Vedolizumab
|
Anti-TNF
|
| Ref. | Colwill et al[6], 2025 | Bressler et al[14], 2021 | Allez et al[15], 2010 |
| Study design | Single-center retrospective | Multicenter retrospective | Various retrospective |
| Sample size (n) | 51 | 78 | Approximately 50-100 per cohort |
| Follow-up | 9 months | 12 months | 6-12 months |
| Clinical remission rate | 94.4% (34/36) | 39% (at 12 months) | Approximately 20%-40% (variable) |
| Biomarker improvement (CRP/FCal) | Significant (P < 0.001) | Modest | Modest to significant |
| Key strengths | High remission rates; excellent safety profile in this cohort | Distinct gut-selective mechanism; well-established safety | Extensive clinical experience; potential for dose optimization |
| Key limitations | Single-center; no endoscopic data; potential for selection bias | Lower remission rates in this setting | Immunogenicity; potential for attenuated response in later lines of therapy |
TNF: Tumor necrosis factor; CRP: C-reactive protein; FCal: Fecal calprotectin.