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SynthesisPloS one2024

Efficacy and safety of upadacitinib in the treatment of moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis: A systematic review.

Dan-Jie Zhao, Xia Li, Hai-Xia Lin, Hong Zheng, Di Zhou, Peng Tang

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Dan-Jie ZhaoDepartment of Pharmacology, The First People's Hospital of Shuangliu District, West China (Airport) Hospital of Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China.
Xia LiDepartment of Pharmacology, The First People's Hospital of Shuangliu District, West China (Airport) Hospital of Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China.
Hai-Xia LinDepartment of Pharmacology, The First People's Hospital of Shuangliu District, West China (Airport) Hospital of Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China.
Hong ZhengDepartment of Pharmacology, The First People's Hospital of Shuangliu District, West China (Airport) Hospital of Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China.
Di ZhouDepartment of Pharmacology, The First People's Hospital of Shuangliu District, West China (Airport) Hospital of Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China.
Peng TangDepartment of TCM Pharmacy, Chengdu Integrated TCM and Western Medicine Hospital, Chengdu, Sichuan, China.ORCID 0009-0000-1631-8388

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Abstract

objectiveTo evaluate the efficacy and safety of upadacitinib in the treatment of moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis (AD), and provide reference for rational clinical medication.

methodsPubMed, Medline, Embase, Web of Science, Clinical Trials Website, and Cochrane Library databases were searched from the time of establishment until January 6, 2024, to compile a list of all randomized controlled trials (RCTs) including upadacitinib in the treatment of moderate-to-severe AD. The quality of the included studies was evaluated using the Cochrane Systematic Review. Review Manager 5.3 software was utilized for statistical analysis of outcome measures.

resultsA total of five studies were included in the meta-analysis. The results revealed that the 15 mg and 30 mg upadacitinib significantly improved Eczema Area and Severity Index (EASI) 75% {[Odds Ratio (OR) = 8.58, 95% confidence interval (CI) (5.84-12.60), P < 0.00001] [OR = 15.62, 95% CI (10.89-22.42), P < 0.00001]}, Numerical Rating Scale (NRS) ≥ 4 {[OR = 7.13, 95% CI (5.63-9.01), P < 0.00001] [OR = 11.30, 95% CI (8.93-14.31), P < 0.00001]}, and Investigator's Global Assessment (IGA) 0/1 {[OR = 8.63, 95% CI (6.60-11.27), P < 0.00001] [OR = 16.04, 95% CI (12.26-20.99), P < 0.00001]} compared to placebo. In terms of safety, although 15 mg and 30 mg upadacitinib significantly increased the overall adverse events rate compared to placebo {[OR = 1.31, 95% CI (1.09-1.58), P = 0.004] [OR = 1.85, 95% CI (1.54-2.21), P < 0.00001]}, there was no significant difference in the serious adverse events rate {[OR = 0.73, 95% CI (0.41-1.29), P = 0.28] [OR = 0.69, 95% CI (0.39-1.23), P = 0.21]} and withdrawal rate due to adverse events {[OR = 0.66, 95% CI (0.39-1.11), P = 0.12] [OR = 0.85, 95% CI (0.52-1.38), P = 0.50]} compared to placebo.

conclusionThis meta-analysis preliminarily suggests that upadacitinib is effective and safe for usage in the treatment of moderate-to-severe AD. Additionally, upadacitinib can instantly relieve itchiness and effectively reduce symptoms and signs, with its 30-mg dose being more effective than the 15-mg dose.

Indexed as

Dermatitis, AtopicHeterocyclic Compounds, 3-RingHumansRandomized Controlled Trials as TopicSeverity of Illness IndexTreatment OutcomeHeterocyclic Compounds, 3-Ringupadacitinib

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PMID39058673
PMCPMC11280219

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