Comparative efficacy and safety of first-line neoadjuvant therapy for early-stage non-small cell lung cancer based on immune checkpoint inhibitor therapy: a systematic review and network meta-analysis

Abstract Introduction Although there are a number of neoadjuvant immunotherapy combinations that can be applied to the treatment of perioperative non-small cell lung cancer patients, the optimal treatment combination strategy has not yet been determined. Methods We searched PubMed, EMBASE, Cochrane...

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Main Authors: Linfeng Wang, Guangda Zheng, Yue Hu, Ayidana Maolan, Yue Luo, Yue Li, Rui Liu
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author Linfeng Wang
Guangda Zheng
Yue Hu
Ayidana Maolan
Yue Luo
Yue Li
Rui Liu
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Guangda Zheng
Yue Hu
Ayidana Maolan
Yue Luo
Yue Li
Rui Liu
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description Abstract Introduction Although there are a number of neoadjuvant immunotherapy combinations that can be applied to the treatment of perioperative non-small cell lung cancer patients, the optimal treatment combination strategy has not yet been determined. Methods We searched PubMed, EMBASE, Cochrane Library, ClinicalTrials.go and randomised controlled trials (RCTs) from major international conferences for literature related to neoadjuvant immunotherapy combinations published as first-line treatment options for non-small cell lung cancer from the start of the library to 20 February 2024, and performed a systematic review and network meta-analysis. Results We analyzed nine studies involving 3431 patients, including eight perioperative neoadjuvant immunotherapy combinations for non-small cell lung cancer. For patients without programmed death-ligand 1(PD-L1) selection, Toripalimab plus chemotherapy provided the best Pathological complete response (PCR) benefit (OR = 32.89,95% CI:7.88-137.32), best Major Pathological response (MPR) benefit (OR = 10.25, 95% CI: 5.81–18.10) and best Event-free survival (EFS) benefit (HR = 0.40,95% CI: 0.28–0.57). Nivolumab plus chemotherapy provided the best surgical resection rate (OR = 1.71, 95% CI:0.87–3.40) and pembrolizumab plus chemotherapy provided the best R0 surgical resection rate (OR = 2.20, 95% CI:1.28–3.79). In contrast, the combination of ipilimumab, nivolumab and chemotherapy, and the combination of toripalimab and chemotherapy were associated with the lowest incidence of adverse events of grade 3 or above during neoadjuvant therapy. Conclusions Our findings suggest that: Toripalimab plus chemotherapy showed better neoadjuvant efficacy and may have an overall survival benefit, but also increased the incidence of serious adverse events during neoadjuvant therapy.
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spelling doaj-art-987af5c861a94480b2ed3f34486a5e3e2025-02-02T12:06:41ZengBMCBMC Pulmonary Medicine1471-24662025-01-0125111710.1186/s12890-025-03479-2Comparative efficacy and safety of first-line neoadjuvant therapy for early-stage non-small cell lung cancer based on immune checkpoint inhibitor therapy: a systematic review and network meta-analysisLinfeng Wang0Guangda Zheng1Yue Hu2Ayidana Maolan3Yue Luo4Yue Li5Rui Liu6Department of Oncology, Guang’anmen Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical SciencesDepartment of Oncology, Guang’anmen Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical SciencesDepartment of Oncology, Guang’anmen Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical SciencesDepartment of Oncology, Guang’anmen Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical SciencesDepartment of Oncology, Guang’anmen Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical SciencesDepartment of Oncology, Guang’anmen Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical SciencesDepartment of Oncology, Guang’anmen Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical SciencesAbstract Introduction Although there are a number of neoadjuvant immunotherapy combinations that can be applied to the treatment of perioperative non-small cell lung cancer patients, the optimal treatment combination strategy has not yet been determined. Methods We searched PubMed, EMBASE, Cochrane Library, ClinicalTrials.go and randomised controlled trials (RCTs) from major international conferences for literature related to neoadjuvant immunotherapy combinations published as first-line treatment options for non-small cell lung cancer from the start of the library to 20 February 2024, and performed a systematic review and network meta-analysis. Results We analyzed nine studies involving 3431 patients, including eight perioperative neoadjuvant immunotherapy combinations for non-small cell lung cancer. For patients without programmed death-ligand 1(PD-L1) selection, Toripalimab plus chemotherapy provided the best Pathological complete response (PCR) benefit (OR = 32.89,95% CI:7.88-137.32), best Major Pathological response (MPR) benefit (OR = 10.25, 95% CI: 5.81–18.10) and best Event-free survival (EFS) benefit (HR = 0.40,95% CI: 0.28–0.57). Nivolumab plus chemotherapy provided the best surgical resection rate (OR = 1.71, 95% CI:0.87–3.40) and pembrolizumab plus chemotherapy provided the best R0 surgical resection rate (OR = 2.20, 95% CI:1.28–3.79). In contrast, the combination of ipilimumab, nivolumab and chemotherapy, and the combination of toripalimab and chemotherapy were associated with the lowest incidence of adverse events of grade 3 or above during neoadjuvant therapy. Conclusions Our findings suggest that: Toripalimab plus chemotherapy showed better neoadjuvant efficacy and may have an overall survival benefit, but also increased the incidence of serious adverse events during neoadjuvant therapy.https://doi.org/10.1186/s12890-025-03479-2Lung cancerImmunotherapyNeoadjuvant therapy
spellingShingle Linfeng Wang
Guangda Zheng
Yue Hu
Ayidana Maolan
Yue Luo
Yue Li
Rui Liu
Comparative efficacy and safety of first-line neoadjuvant therapy for early-stage non-small cell lung cancer based on immune checkpoint inhibitor therapy: a systematic review and network meta-analysis
BMC Pulmonary Medicine
Lung cancer
Immunotherapy
Neoadjuvant therapy
title Comparative efficacy and safety of first-line neoadjuvant therapy for early-stage non-small cell lung cancer based on immune checkpoint inhibitor therapy: a systematic review and network meta-analysis
title_full Comparative efficacy and safety of first-line neoadjuvant therapy for early-stage non-small cell lung cancer based on immune checkpoint inhibitor therapy: a systematic review and network meta-analysis
title_fullStr Comparative efficacy and safety of first-line neoadjuvant therapy for early-stage non-small cell lung cancer based on immune checkpoint inhibitor therapy: a systematic review and network meta-analysis
title_full_unstemmed Comparative efficacy and safety of first-line neoadjuvant therapy for early-stage non-small cell lung cancer based on immune checkpoint inhibitor therapy: a systematic review and network meta-analysis
title_short Comparative efficacy and safety of first-line neoadjuvant therapy for early-stage non-small cell lung cancer based on immune checkpoint inhibitor therapy: a systematic review and network meta-analysis
title_sort comparative efficacy and safety of first line neoadjuvant therapy for early stage non small cell lung cancer based on immune checkpoint inhibitor therapy a systematic review and network meta analysis
topic Lung cancer
Immunotherapy
Neoadjuvant therapy
url https://doi.org/10.1186/s12890-025-03479-2
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