A Multicenter Open-Label Study of the Long-term Safety and Efficacy of the Human Anti-TNF Monoclonal Antibody Adalimumab in Subjects With Non-infectious Intermediate Uveitis, Posterior Uveitis, or Panuveitis
Phase: PHASE3
Conditions: Uveitis
Sponsor: AbbVie

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