Doctor, What Is the Best Crohn's Therapy?

Abstract

When the only biologics were antitumor necrosis factor agents, it was not hard to treat our sick Crohn's patients. Now with multiple mechanisms of action, the therapeutic landscape is more broad but can be confusing. Trying to compare agents is difficult because head-to-head trials are lacking. A comparative effectiveness methodology allows for indirect comparisons of agents based on the outcome of interest. When deciding what agent is "best" for any specific patient, multiple factors have to be taken into consideration including the primary outcome of interest. In this study, the outcome of mucosal healing is considered.