SynthesisNeurological sciences : official journal of the Italian Neurological Society and of the Italian Society of Clinical Neurophysiology2024
Subcutaneous immunoglobulins (SCIG) for chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP): A comprehensive systematic review of clinical studies and meta-analysis.
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- Self-administration of rozanolixizumab via manual push and infusion pump methods in patients with generalised myasthenia gravis: a randomised, phase 3, open-label, crossover study.Journal of neurology · 2025Trial
- Switch from Intravenous to Subcutaneous Immunoglobulin in CIDP and MMN: 12 Months Results from an Observational Study.Neurology and therapy · 2026Article
- Real-World Multinational Survey of Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy: Disease Characteristics and Therapeutic Landscape.Journal of the peripheral nervous system : JPNS · 2025Article
- Experiences of Immunoglobulin Therapy for Those with a Confirmed Diagnosis of Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy: A Mixed-Methods Study with a Qualitative Patient Perspective Focus.Patient preference and adherence · 2025Article
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- Cost minimization analysis of subcutaneous and intravenous immunoglobulin treatment in Italy.Global & regional health technology assessmentArticle
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Abstract
backgroundChronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy (CIDP) presents significant treatment challenges due to its chronic nature, varied clinical presentations, and rarity. Subcutaneous immunoglobulin (SCIG) has emerged as a maintenance therapy, offering potential advantages in administration and patient experience over the previously recognized intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG).
methodsWe included all clinical studies involving CIDP patients treated with SCIG from eleven databases up to March 2024.
results50 clinical studies were included in the systematic review, with 22 involved in the meta-analysis. These studies offer clinical data on around 1400 CIDP patients. Almost all studies considered SCIG a maintenance therapy, with the majority of results suggesting it as a viable substitute that may offer comparable or enhanced advantages. Studies covered aspects such as efficacy, safety, quality of life, practicality, economic evaluation, and patient preference. Meta-analysis showed SCIG significantly improved muscle strength and sensory function, had fewer and milder side effects, reduced relapse rates, and received a strong preference.
conclusionsFindings suggest that SCIG for CIDP maintenance not only provides a more feasible alternative, with economic evaluations showing considerable cost reductions over time, and patient preference for SCIG being pronounced, but may also deliver comparable or superior health outcomes. Ongoing research lines on formulations, techniques, and direct comparative studies are critical to further illuminate, enhance, and expand SCIG's role in treatment.
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