Juan Antonio Sorda , Fernando Javier Barreyro , Matías Bori , Guillermo Fernández , Esteban González Ballerga
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The primary end point was ALP ≤ 1 × ULN at month 6; secondary end points were changes in other enzymes, pruritus and safety.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div> Fifty-two patients (94 % female, 57 ± 11 years, BMI 25 ± 6 kg m⁻<sup>2</sup>, histological stages 1(n23)/2(n16/3(n13) completed follow-up. ALP normalised in 36 % with UDCA, 78 % with UDCA+BZF 400 mg and 100 % with UDCA+BZF 800 mg (χ<sup>2</sup> < 0.01). Mean ALP (× ULN) at six months was 1.5±0.7 (UDCA), 0.98±0.2 (UDCA+BZF 400 mg), and 0.8±0.2 (UDCA+BZF 800 mg) (ANOVA p<0.001). Linear mixed-effects analysis showed significant time-dependent ALP declines in all groups; BZF intensified these monthly slopes (β = –0.34 for 400 mg, –0.44 for 800 mg vs UDCA, both Tukey-adjusted p<0.01). Pruritus persisted in 14 % of UDCA recipients but in none on BZF, and renal function and creatine kinase were unchanged across groups.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><div>Up-front UDCA+BZF achieves dose-dependent, near-universal six-month ALP normalisation and accelerates biochemical improvement without early safety concerns. 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HIGH RATE OF EARLY ALP NORMALIZATION WITH UDCA–BEZAFIBRATE COMBINATION THERAPY IN TREATMENT-NAÏVE PRIMARY BILIARY CHOLANGITIS: PRELIMINARY RESULTS
Introduction and Objectives
Six-month alkaline phosphatase (ALP) normalisation predicts one-year response and survival in primary biliary cholangitis (PBC). Bezafibrate (BZF) benefits incomplete ursodeoxycholic-acid (UDCA) responders. We therefore assessed ALP normalization at six-month with UDCA alone versus UDCA+BZF at two different doses.
Materials and Methods
in an open-label trial (January 2022–2025) antimitochondrial-antibody–positive, non-cirrhotic PBC patients were randomised 2 : 2 : 1 to UDCA 13–15 mg kg⁻1 day⁻1 (n=21), UDCA+BZF 400 mg (n=23) or UDCA+BZF 800 mg (n=8). Liver tests were obtained monthly for six months. The primary end point was ALP ≤ 1 × ULN at month 6; secondary end points were changes in other enzymes, pruritus and safety.
Results
Fifty-two patients (94 % female, 57 ± 11 years, BMI 25 ± 6 kg m⁻2, histological stages 1(n23)/2(n16/3(n13) completed follow-up. ALP normalised in 36 % with UDCA, 78 % with UDCA+BZF 400 mg and 100 % with UDCA+BZF 800 mg (χ2 < 0.01). Mean ALP (× ULN) at six months was 1.5±0.7 (UDCA), 0.98±0.2 (UDCA+BZF 400 mg), and 0.8±0.2 (UDCA+BZF 800 mg) (ANOVA p<0.001). Linear mixed-effects analysis showed significant time-dependent ALP declines in all groups; BZF intensified these monthly slopes (β = –0.34 for 400 mg, –0.44 for 800 mg vs UDCA, both Tukey-adjusted p<0.01). Pruritus persisted in 14 % of UDCA recipients but in none on BZF, and renal function and creatine kinase were unchanged across groups.
Conclusions
Up-front UDCA+BZF achieves dose-dependent, near-universal six-month ALP normalisation and accelerates biochemical improvement without early safety concerns. These interim data support initiating combination therapy at diagnosis, particularly in symptomatic PBC.
期刊介绍:
Annals of Hepatology publishes original research on the biology and diseases of the liver in both humans and experimental models. Contributions may be submitted as regular articles. The journal also publishes concise reviews of both basic and clinical topics.