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SynthesisPeerJ2024

Efficacy and safety of Brolucizumab for neovascular age-related macular degeneration: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Ran Dou, Jian Jiang

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Ran DouDepartment of Ophthalmology, Qilu Hospital (Qingdao), Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Qingdao, China.
Jian JiangDepartment of Ophthalmology, Qilu Hospital (Qingdao), Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Qingdao, China.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Background: To evaluate the efficacy and safety of Brolucizumab for neovascular age-related macular degeneration (n-AMD) through a systematic review and meta-analysis. Materials and Methods: Cochrane, PubMed, Embase, and Web of Science databases were comprehensively searched for relevant studies. Stata and RevMan5.4 were applied for meta-analysis and risk of bias assessment. Data on the best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA), central subfield thickness (CSFT), presence of intraretinal fluid (IRF) and/or subretinal fluid (SRF), participants with ≥1 serious adverse events, and participants with ≥1 adverse events were analyzed. Results: Six studies were finally included. Meta-analysis showed statistical differences in BCVA [SMD = -0.65, 95% CI [-0.17 to -0.23], Conclusions: Compared to other anti-VEGF drugs such as Aflibercept and Ranibizumab, intravitreal injection of 6 mg Brolucizumab is more effective and safer for n-AMD, especially in the presence of IRF and/or SRF, and for participants with ≥1 serious adverse events.

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Angiogenesis InhibitorsAntibodies, Monoclonal, HumanizedMacular DegenerationHumansIntravitreal InjectionsTreatment OutcomeVisual AcuityWet Macular DegenerationAngiogenesis InhibitorsAntibodies, Monoclonal, HumanizedbrolucizumabAfliberceptAMDanti-VEGFBrolucizumabMeta-analysisRanibizumb

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PMID38915383
PMCPMC11195547

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