Ankylosing Spondylitis, Crohn's Disease
Conditions
Keywords
Crohn's Disease, Ankylosing Spondylitis
Brief summary
The purpose of this study is to understand the safety and effectiveness of infliximab when used in clinical practice. This is a post-marketing surveillance study.
Detailed description
The investigator will record continuously from the first patient since the day of contract to the numbers of patients of contract based on Remicade approval.
Interventions
Infliximab 5 mg/kg IV given in a schedule according to the official label, based on the indication it is being used for.
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* Severe active Crohn's disease: the patients with severe active Crohn's disease who do not show any response to the treatment with corticosteroid or immunosuppressive agents, have no drug tolerance, or are contraindicated to such treatments. * Fistula-type active Crohn's disease: the patients with fistula-type active Crohn's disease who do not show any response to general treatments such as antibiotics, drainage, or immunosuppressant. * Ankylosing spondylitis: the patients with ankylosing spondylitis who do not show adequate response to general treatments, and with increased serological indices related to severe axial symptoms and inflammation.
Exclusion criteria
* None
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| To evaluate the safety of Remicade Injection (Infliximab) when used in clinical practice | The maximum period for observation in this surveillance would be 30 weeks (6 administrations) for patients with Crohn's disease and 24~30 weeks (6 administrations) for patients with Ankylosing spondylitis. |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| To evaluate the efficacy of Remicade Injection (Infliximab) when used in clinical practice | The maximum period for observation in this surveillance would be 30 weeks (6 administrations) for patients with Crohn's disease and 24~30 weeks (6 administrations) for patients with Ankylosing spondylitis. |