Infections in Dupilumab Clinical Trials in Atopic Dermatitis: A Comprehensive Pooled Analysis
Infections in Dupilumab Clinical Trials in Atopic Dermatitis: A Comprehensive Pooled Analysis
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DOI:
10.1007/s40257-019-00445-7
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发表时间:
2019-06-01
影响因子:
7.3
通讯作者:
Ardeleanu, Marius
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作者:
Eichenfield, Lawrence F.;Bieber, Thomas;Ardeleanu, Marius
BackgroundPatients with moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis (AD) have increased infection risk, including skin infections and systemic infections. Immunomodulators (e.g., anti-tumor necrosis factors, anti-interleukin [anti-IL]-23, anti-IL-17, Janus kinase inhibitors) increase risk of infections. Dupilumab (a monoclonal antibody blocking the shared receptor component for IL-4 and IL-13) is approved for inadequately controlled moderate-to-severe AD and for moderate-to-severe eosinophilic or oral corticosteroid-dependent asthma.ObjectiveThe aim was to determine the impact of dupilumab on infection rates in patients with moderate-to-severe AD.MethodsThis analysis pooled data from seven randomized, placebo-controlled dupilumab trials in adults with moderate-to-severe AD. Exposure-adjusted analyses assessed infection rates.ResultsOf 2932 patients, 1091 received placebo, 1095 dupilumab 300mg weekly, and 746 dupilumab 300mg every 2weeks. Treatment groups had similar infection rates overall per 100 patient-years (placebo, 155; dupilumab weekly, 150; dupilumab every 2weeks, 156; dupilumab combined, 152), and similar non-skin infection rates. Serious/severe infections were reduced with dupilumab (risk ratio 0.43; p