SynthesisThe clinical respiratory journal2026
Advancements in Immunotherapy for Lung Cancer: A Meta-Analysis of Clinical Trial Outcomes.
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Abstract
Immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) have changed therapeutic selections for advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). However, comparative evidence versus chemotherapy through ICI monotherapy and chemo-immunotherapy combination strategies remains incomplete. For this purpose, we conducted a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) to measure overall survival (OS) and progression-free survival (PFS) outcome improvements in ICI monotherapy or ICI-chemotherapy combined treatment. These interventions take place in adults (≥ 18 years) with advanced/metastatic NSCLC. The Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses directions were obeyed. PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science were searched (2021-2024) for RCTs. A total of 7849 articles were retrieved. RCTs (n = 17) qualify inclusion. Hazard ratios (HRs) along with 95% confidence intervals (CIs) for OS and PFS were pooled using random-effects models. The heterogeneity was assessed by I
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