Global Healthy Living Foundation and GoodTe. Inc. Rank Japanese vs. English Speaking Respondents In A Small Global Inflammatory Bowel Disease Study
BUSINESS WIRE)--A small dual-language Japanese and English survey of 203 patients from 13 countries showed 56 percent of Japanese respondents with IBD were diagnosed within a year of symptom onset vs. 33 percent of those answering in English. The study was jointly conducted by an online IBD patient community, G-Community, a part of GoodTe. Inc., Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, and the Global Healthy Living Foundation (GHLF) using self-selected participants from online communities and social media. It was designed to informally compare Japanese language respondents to those answering in English.
"Despite its small size and informal nature, this survey positively highlights the Japanese IBD experience, including a comparatively short time to diagnosis."
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'Despite its small size and informal nature, this survey is noteworthy because of the disparity in some responses that positively highlight the Japanese IBD experience, including a comparatively short time to diagnosis,' Aya Fujiwara, Japan Lead at the Global Living Foundation says.
Conversely, the debilitating effects of inflammatory bowel disease at work and in school were equally present in patients from in both surveyed languages. Fifty-Eight percent of Japanese language respondents and 63 percent of English language respondents reported interference with school while 90 percent of those answering in Japanese and 87 percent in English indicated significant work impact.
'This speaks to the uniform global disease burden of IBD, even after diagnosis,' Ms. Fujiwara, added.
In addition, although many Japanese-language respondents were diagnosed within one year, about 21 percent still experienced a delay of over five years—similar to the 25 percent of English-language respondents who faced the same delay.
'We can only assume, from some of the free-form responses that the delayed diagnosis came from those without access to specialists, a difficulty recognizing symptoms, or people without a medical home,' Ms. Fujiwara said. 'We need to refine these rough findings with additional research.'
Japanese respondents showed strong trust in their healthcare providers, with 48 percent of Japanese-language respondents expressing trust—more than twice the rate of English-language respondents (21%).
Survey Details
Conducted by: GoodTe. Inc., Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo (Japanese language) and GHLF (English language)
Survey Dates:
Japan: May 8–12, 2025
Rest of World: May 7–11, 2025
Respondents: People diagnosed with IBD
Method: GoodTe. Inc. /GHLF online communities and social media (Instagram, X)
Total survey respondents: 203
Japanese language respondents: 52 (26%)
English language respondents: 151 (74%)
About GHLF
A global nonprofit founded in 1999, representing patients with chronic disease through education, advocacy, research, and patient support.
- GHLF Japanese language IBD page: https://linktr.ee/GHLF_IBD
- GHLF English language website: https://ghlf.org/
- Japanese language podcasts and information. Japanese language: Living with IBD—Education and Employment: https://ghlf.org/japan
About GoodTe. Inc. and G Community:
GoodTe was founded in 2018 and its IBD patient group, G Community, began July 2019, has over 3,100 members. Members have access to:
GoodTe Recipe, a collection of IBD-friendly recipes, and Gentle Bites, a gut-friendly snack supported by the Meiji Accelerator program.
Japanese
- G Community Japanese language IBD site: https://gcarecommunity.com/
- GoodTe Recipe Japanese language cooking site: https://goodtecommunity.com/
- Gentle Bites Shop Japanese language IBD-friendly snacks: https://shop.goodtecommunity.com/
About Inflammatory Bowel Disease:
IBD is a chronic inflammatory condition affecting intestinal mucosa. Symptoms include abdominal pain, diarrhea, and bloody stool. Its cause is unknown and IBD, affecting nearly 300,000 Japanese people, is designated as an intractable disease by Japan's Ministry of Health.
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Please see full Prescribing Information including Patient Information. About Galderma Galderma (SIX: GALD) is the pure-play dermatology category leader, present in approximately 90 countries. We deliver an innovative, science-based portfolio of premium flagship brands and services that span the full spectrum of the fast-growing dermatology market through Injectable Aesthetics, Dermatological Skincare and Therapeutic Dermatology. Since our foundation in 1981, we have dedicated our focus and passion to the human body's largest organ – the skin – meeting individual consumer and patient needs with superior outcomes in partnership with healthcare professionals. Because we understand that the skin we are in shapes our lives, we are advancing dermatology for every skin story. For more information: References Silverberg, JI, et al. 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Improvements in sleep mirrored those in itch1 Approximately 60% reached clearance or almost-clearance of skin lesions when assessed using the Investigator's Global Assessment (IGA) score1 Patients' quality of life improved over time, as measured by the Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI)1 Results also reinforce Nemluvio's rapid onset of action on itch and skin at Week 4, with 49% of patients who entered the long-term extension study naïve to Nemluvio achieving a 75% reduction in the EASI, and 69% achieving an at least four-point improvement in itch when assessed using the SCORAD VAS Pruritus score.1 Nemluvio was well tolerated in the long-term treatment of atopic dermatitis and no new safety signals were identified.1 Additional data from both the ARCADIA program in atopic dermatitis, as well as from the OLYMPIA open-label extension study in prurigo nodularis will be presented at RAD 2025, reinforcing Nemluvio's rapid impact on key symptoms of atopic dermatitis, and its long-term efficacy in prurigo nodularis.11,12 Nemluvio was first approved in August 2024 by the United States Food and Drug Administration (U.S. FDA) for the treatment of adults with prurigo nodularis.9 In December 2024, it was also approved by the U.S. FDA for the treatment of patients 12 years and older with moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis, in combination with topical corticosteroids and/or calcineurin inhibitors when the disease is not adequately controlled with topical prescription therapies.9 To date, Nemluvio is approved for both moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis and prurigo nodularis by multiple regulatory authorities around the world, including the European Commission. Additional regulatory submissions and reviews are ongoing. More details on Galderma's scientific presentations at RAD can be found here. About NemluvioNemluvio was initially developed by Chugai Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. In 2016, Galderma obtained exclusive rights to the development and marketing of nemolizumab worldwide, except in Japan. In Japan, nemolizumab is marketed as Mitchga® and is approved for the treatment of prurigo nodularis, as well as pruritus associated with atopic dermatitis in pediatric, adolescent, and adult patients.13,14 About atopic dermatitisAtopic dermatitis is a common, chronic, and flaring inflammatory skin disease, characterized by persistent itch and recurrent skin lesions.3,15,16 It affects more than 230 million people worldwide.3 It is the most common inflammatory skin disease, impacting almost four times more people than psoriasis.17 Important Safety InformationIndications: NEMLUVIO® (nemolizumab-ilto) is a prescription medicine used: to treat adults and children 12 years of age and older with moderate-to-severe eczema (atopic dermatitis or AD) in combination with prescription therapies used on the skin (topical) when the eczema is not well controlled by topical therapies alone. It is not known if NEMLUVIO is safe and effective in children with atopic dermatitis under 12 years of age. to treat adults with prurigo nodularis. It is not known if NEMLUVIO is safe and effective in children with prurigo nodularis under 18 years of age. Do not take NEMLUVIO if you are allergic to nemolizumab-ilto or to any ingredients in NEMLUVIO. Before taking NEMLUVIO, tell your healthcare provider about all of your medical conditions, including if you: are scheduled to receive any vaccination. You should not receive a live vaccine right before or during treatment with NEMLUVIO. are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. It is not known whether NEMLUVIO will harm your unborn baby. are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed. It is not known whether NEMLUVIO passes into your breast milk and if it can harm your baby. Tell your doctor about all the medicines you take, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. NEMLUVIO may cause serious side effects, including: allergic reactions (hypersensitivity). Stop using NEMLUVIO and tell your healthcare provider or get emergency help right away if you get any of the following symptoms: Breathing problems or wheezing Swelling of the face, lips, mouth, tongue, or throat Fainting, dizziness, feeling lightheaded Fast pulse Swollen lymph nodes Joint pain Fever Skin rash (red or rough skin) Nausea or vomiting General ill feeling Cramps in your stomach area The most common side effects of NEMLUVIO include: Eczema: headache, joint pain, hives (itchy red rash or wheals), and muscle aches Prurigo Nodularis: headache and skin rashes: atopic dermatitis (a type of eczema), eczema, and eczema nummular (scattered circular patches) These are not all of the possible side effects of NEMLUVIO. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800- FDA-1088. Please see full Prescribing Information including Patient Information. About GaldermaGalderma (SIX: GALD) is the pure-play dermatology category leader, present in approximately 90 countries. We deliver an innovative, science-based portfolio of premium flagship brands and services that span the full spectrum of the fast-growing dermatology market through Injectable Aesthetics, Dermatological Skincare and Therapeutic Dermatology. Since our foundation in 1981, we have dedicated our focus and passion to the human body's largest organ – the skin – meeting individual consumer and patient needs with superior outcomes in partnership with healthcare professionals. Because we understand that the skin we are in shapes our lives, we are advancing dermatology for every skin story. For more information: References Silverberg, JI, et al. Nemolizumab long-term safety and efficacy up to 104 weeks in the ARCADIA open-label extension study in adolescents and adults with moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis. Presented at Revolutionizing Atopic Dermatitis Conference 2025; June 6-7; Nashville, United States. Silverberg J, et al. Nemolizumab with concomitant topical therapy in adolescents and adults with moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis (ARCADIA 1 & 2): results from two replicate double-blinded, randomised controlled phase 3 trials. Lancet. 2024;404(10451):445-460. doi: 10.1016/S0140-6736(24)01203-0 Langan SM, et al. Atopic dermatitis [published correction appears in Lancet. 2020;396(10253):758]. Lancet. 2020;396(10247):345-360. doi: 10.1016/S0140- 6736(20)31286-1 Silverberg JI, et al. Patient burden and quality of life in atopic dermatitis in US adults: a population-based cross-sectional study. Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol. 2018;121(3):340-347. doi: 10.1016/ Augustin M, et al. Real-World Treatment Patterns and Treatment Benefits among Adult Patients with Atopic Dermatitis: Results from the Atopic Dermatitis Patient Satisfaction and Unmet Need Survey. Acta Derm Venereol. 2022;7:102:adv00830. doi: 10.2340/actadv.v102.3932 Durno N, et al. Biologics and oral systemic treatment preferences in patients and physicians for moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis: a discrete choice experiment in the United Kingdom and Germany. J Derm Treatment. 2024;35(1). doi: 10.1080/09546634.2024.2417966 Penton H, et al. Assessing Response in Atopic Dermatitis: A Systematic Review of the Psychometric Performance of Measures Used in HTAs and Clinical Trials. Dermatol Ther (Heidelb). 2023;13(11):2549-2571. doi: 10.1007/s13555-023-01038-3 Silverberg JI, et al. Phase 2B randomized study of nemolizumab in adults with moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis and severe pruritus. J Allergy Clin Immunol. 2020;145(1):173-182. doi: 10.1016/ Nemluvio U.S. Prescribing Information. Available online. 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