Addition of platinum compounds to a new agent in patients with advanced non-small-cell lung cancer: a literature based meta-analysis of randomised trials
Addition of platinum compounds to a new agent in patients with advanced non-small-cell lung cancer: a literature based meta-analysis of randomised trials
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DOI:
10.1093/annonc/mdh476
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发表时间:
2004-12-01
影响因子:
50.5
通讯作者:
Tanimoto, M
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作者:
Hotta, K;Matsuo, K;Tanimoto, M
Background: Single new agents reportedly produce promising response and survival effects, but platinum-based doublets remain the standard chemotherapy for advanced non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC). The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of platinum for advanced NSCLC by carrying out a meta-analysis of trials that compared platinum-based doublets with single new agent therapy alone.Methods: We carried out a literature search to identify trials, conducted between 1994 and 2003, comparing a doublet of platinum plus a new agent with a new agent alone in previously untreated patients with advanced NSCLC. Outcomes analysed were response, survival and toxicity.Results: Eight trials encompassing 2374 patients were identified. Platinum-based doublets produced an approximately two-fold higher overall (complete and partial) response rate than the new agent alone [odds ratio = 2.32; 95% confidence interval (Cl) = 1.68-3.20]. Platinum-based doublet therapy was also associated with a 13% prolongation of survival (hazard ratio = 0.87; 95% CI = 0.80-0.94, P