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Comparison of clinical response and remission based on PCDAI in CD patients receiving CS or EEN for induction therapy.
| CS | EEN | p-Value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| PCDAI score [median ± SD] | |||
| Baseline | 30 ± 9.1 | 30 ± 11.6 | 0.43 |
| 4–12 weeks | 7.5 ± 10.2 | 2.5 ± 4.3 | < 0.01 |
| Response by 12 weeks [%] | 80.6 | 89.6 | 0.23 |
| Remission by 12 weeks [%] | 58.1 | 86.6 | < 0.01 |
CS, corticosteroid; EEN, exclusive enteral nutrition; SD, standard deviation; PCDAI, Paediatric Crohn’s Disease Activity Index; CD, Crohn’s disease.
