作者: Simon Bar–Meir , Yehuda Chowers , Alexandra Lavy , Dov Abramovitch , Amos Sternberg
DOI: 10.1016/S0016-5085(98)70254-9
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摘要: Abstract Background & Aims: Budesonide (BUD) is a potent steroid that undergoes extensive first-pass metabolism. BUD incorporated in pH-dependent formulation has been proposed as an alternative treatment for Crohn's disease (CD). The aim of this study was to compare the efficacy and safety prednisone (PRED) active CD involving terminal ileum and/or colon. Methods: Patients with mild moderately were included randomized, double-blind, double-dummy controlled trial. received either 9 mg once daily 8 weeks or 40 PRED first 2 tapered gradually 5 mg/day by end study. Disease activity, quality life, laboratory parameters recorded. Results: One hundred patients BUD, 101 PRED. By intention-to-treat analysis, defined Activity Index GASTROENTEROLOGY 1998;115:835-840