Drs Yi-Bin Chen, Corey Cutler, Hannah Choe, and Mitchell Horwitz discuss the approval and real-world experiences of ibrutinib and ruxolitinib for chronic GVHD. The panel discusses the challenges and varying effectiveness observed in real-world usage, contrasting the experiences of the two drugs.
The panel examines the transition from systemic steroids to second-line therapies in chronic GVHD, explore standardized clinical trial definitions and real-world challenges in treating chronic GVHD.
The expert panel explores the approval of ruxolitinib for chronic GVHD based on the REACH3 trial. The panel highlights the trial’s outcomes, long-term follow-up data, and the evolving shift in clinical practices.
The GVHD experts discuss recent advancements in chronic GVHD treatment, focusing on agents ruxolitinib, ibrutinib, and belumosudil and their mechanisms of action. The panel emphasizes the need for ongoing research and clinical trials to refine treatment strategies.