Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease which often results in significant morbidity as well as impairment in quality of life. Cimzia (certolizumab pegol), an inhibitor of tumor necrosis factor-alpha, is an effective treatment for Crohn's disease, a similar inflammatory bowel disease. The aims of this study are to determine if Cimzia is effective for both the induction and maintenance of response/remission for the patients with moderate to severe Ulcerative colitis.
The purpose of this study is to determine if Cimzia (certolizumab pegol) is an effective treatment for patients with Ulcerative colitis.