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ReviewCancers2025

Efficacy and Safety of Isatuximab Combination Therapy in Multiple Myeloma: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.

Chi Wang, Zhengyang Xu, Meilin Jiang, Yuzhe Chen, Yu Lan

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Chi WangState Key Laboratory of Experimental Hematology, Key Laboratory for Regenerative Medicine of Ministry of Education, Institute of Hematology, School of Medicine, Jinan University, Guangzhou 510632, China.ORCID 0009-0005-7365-9214
Zhengyang XuState Key Laboratory of Experimental Hematology, Key Laboratory for Regenerative Medicine of Ministry of Education, Institute of Hematology, School of Medicine, Jinan University, Guangzhou 510632, China.
Meilin JiangState Key Laboratory of Experimental Hematology, Key Laboratory for Regenerative Medicine of Ministry of Education, Institute of Hematology, School of Medicine, Jinan University, Guangzhou 510632, China.
Yuzhe ChenState Key Laboratory of Experimental Hematology, Key Laboratory for Regenerative Medicine of Ministry of Education, Institute of Hematology, School of Medicine, Jinan University, Guangzhou 510632, China.
Yu LanState Key Laboratory of Experimental Hematology, Key Laboratory for Regenerative Medicine of Ministry of Education, Institute of Hematology, School of Medicine, Jinan University, Guangzhou 510632, China.ORCID 0000-0002-4731-5945

Funding

National Key R&D Program of China 2022YFA1103501
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundThis meta-analysis evaluates the efficacy and safety of isatuximab, an anti-CD38 monoclonal antibody, in combination regimens for newly diagnosed (NDMM) and relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma (RRMM).

methodsWe systematically searched major databases for randomized controlled trials (RCTs) comparing isatuximab-based therapy with standard regimens up to September 2025. Efficacy and safety analyses were performed separately for NDMM and RRMM populations using random-effects models. Efficacy outcomes included progression-free survival (PFS), overall survival (OS), overall response rate (ORR), very good partial response (VGPR) or better, and minimal residual disease (MRD) negativity rate. Safety was assessed by grade ≥ 3 adverse events.

resultsIn NDMM patients, isatuximab significantly improved PFS (HR = 0.66, 95% CI: 0.52-0.84,

conclusionIsatuximab-based regimens significantly improve PFS and depth of response with a manageable safety profile, supporting its use across MM settings, though efficacy in NDMM may vary by cytogenetic risk.

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efficacyisatuximabmeta-analysismultiple myelomarandomized controlled trialssafety

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PMID41228289
PMCPMC12606759

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