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ArticleTherapeutic advances in hematology2025

Efficacy and safety of anti-CD38 monoclonal antibodies-based therapy versus standard therapy in newly diagnosed multiple myeloma patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Muhammad Osama, Muhammad Haris Khan, Safeena Khan, Amna Hussain, Ammara Tahir, Mehran Ullah, Abdullah Afridi, Ubaid Ullah, Wajeeh Ur Rehman

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Muhammad OsamaKhyber Medical College Peshawar, Peshawar, Pakistan.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0197-4264
Muhammad Haris KhanSaidu Medical College Swat, Swat, Pakistan.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0000-3250-2601
Safeena KhanKhyber Medical College Peshawar, Peshawar, Pakistan.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0004-4761-1914
Amna HussainLiaquat University of Medical and Health Sciences, Jamshoro, Pakistan.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0003-4018-4385
Ammara TahirLiaquat University of Medical and Health Sciences, Jamshoro, Pakistan.
Mehran UllahSaidu Medical College Swat, Swat 19200, Pakistan.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0006-2703-1861
Abdullah AfridiKhyber Medical College Peshawar, Peshawar, Pakistan.
Ubaid UllahKabir Medical College, Peshawar, Pakistan.
Wajeeh Ur RehmanSaidu Medical College Swat, Swat, Pakistan.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0007-5515-1446

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Abstract

Background: Anti-CD38 monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) have significantly changed the multiple myeloma treatment landscape. This meta-analysis compared the efficacy and safety of anti-CD38 mAb-based therapy versus standard therapy in newly diagnosed multiple myeloma (NDMM) patients. Methods: We performed a comprehensive literature search on PubMed, the Cochrane Database, and ClinicalTrials.gov. The primary outcomes were progression-free survival (PFS) and minimal residual disease (MRD) status. Dichotomous outcomes were pooled using risk ratio (RR) along with the 95% confidence interval (CI) in RevMan 5.4. Subgroup analysis and meta-regression analysis were performed. The RoB 2.0 tool was used to assess the risk of bias. Results: Our meta-analysis included 11 randomized controlled trials. There were 5270 patients; 3040 TEs and 2230 TIEs. Anti-CD38 mAbs significantly improved MRD negativity (RR 1.94, 95% CI: 1.59-2.37; Conclusion: In NDMM patients, anti-CD38 mAb-based therapy significantly improved MRD status, and PFS compared with standard therapy alone, in both TE and TIE patients, suggesting a favorable benefit-risk profile.

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PMCPMC11770704

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