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ReviewCurrent therapeutic research, clinical and experimental2025

Meta-Analysis of the Efficacy and Safety of Sintilimab in Combination With Chemotherapy for Advanced Non-Small-Cell Lung Cancer.

Liling Pan, Qiongqing Chen, Ningsheng Liang, Jinying Liang, Youjia Guo

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5 authors.

Liling PanDepartment of Pharmacy, Guangxi Medical University Cancer Hospital, Nanning, China.
Qiongqing ChenDepartment of Pharmacy, Guangxi Medical University Cancer Hospital, Nanning, China.
Ningsheng LiangDepartment of Pharmacy, Guangxi Medical University Cancer Hospital, Nanning, China.
Jinying LiangGuangxi Medical University, Nanning, China.
Youjia GuoDepartment of Pharmacy, Guangxi Medical University Cancer Hospital, Nanning, China.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Objective: Sintilimab is an innovative immune checkpoint inhibitor (ICI), domestically produced in China, that exhibits significant efficacy in the treatment of lung cancer. However, due to the delayed initiation of ICI development in China, its use is currently restricted to domestic markets, resulting in a limited volume of clinical data, which poses a challenge in postmarketing evaluation. This study aimed to assess the safety and efficacy of sintilimab through a meta-analysis. Methods: We conducted independent searches for relevant articles in both Chinese and international databases, followed by independent screening, after which the data were extracted from the selected studies. Statistical analysis was performed using RevMan software, version 5.4, and the results were estimated using the risk ratio with 95% confidence interval. Results: Efficacy analysis revealed that sintilimab, when combined with chemotherapy, significantly enhanced the objective response rate and disease control rate in patients with non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC) while reducing the risk of disease progression. Evaluation of the safety of sintilimab revealed that the risks of hypothyroidism, pneumonia, and rash in patients with advanced NSCLC following treatment were higher than those of the control group by 3.70-fold, 2.22-fold, and 1.58-fold, respectively. There were no significant differences between the combination therapy and chemotherapy groups in terms of the incidence of blood system toxicity, impairment of liver function, and fever; however, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea appeared to be less severe in the combination therapy group. Conclusions: Sintilimab, combined with chemotherapy, demonstrates promising efficacy in the treatment of advanced NSCLC; however, it is imperative to closely monitor for adverse events, particularly immune-related adverse events. Clinical trial registration: Not available.

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Advanced non-small small-cell lung cancerEfficacyMeta-analysisSafetySintilimab

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PMCPMC12205669

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