Johnson & Johnson reports positive phase 2b results for experimental IBD therapy

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Johnson & Johnson investigational co-antibody therapy JNJ-4804 shows potential to raise the bar for clinical efficacy in treating refractory inflammatory bowel disease

May 5, 2026 8:05 AM EDT

JNJ-4804 demonstrated highest rates of clinical and endoscopic outcomes compared to golimumab and guselkumab in patients with ulcerative colitis or Crohn's disease who have had inadequate response to two or more systemic therapy classes

JNJ-4804 is the first and only fixed dose co-antibody designed to deliver molecular synergy in IBD by blocking the complementary IL-23 and TNF pathways

Data from Phase 2b DUET studies show potential to address a critical unmet need and support advancement to Phase 3 trials

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