We aimed to determine the safety and effectiveness of a new study medication, guselkumab, for people with Crohn's disease
About this study
Guselkumab is made in the laboratory and is a fully human monoclonal antibody. An antibody is something that targets and kills foreign objects in the body – in this case, small proteins that are released by cells and affect the behaviour of other cells.
This antibody, guselkumab, recognizes and blocks a specific small protein, IL-23, which is important in immune and inflammatory processes.
Enrolment for this study is closed.
Ethics
All research in Australia involving human participants is reviewed by an independent group called a Human Research Ethics Committee (HREC). The ethical aspects of this research study have been approved by the Royal Melbourne Hospital HREC.
This study is being carried out according to the National Statement on Ethical Conduct in Human Research (2007). This statement protects the interests of people who agree to participate in human research studies.
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