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Abstract
Background: In most existing clinical studies, Pembrolizumab combined therapy has shown good efficacy for ATC. However, the results of this therapy in some other studies have been controversial, and there is a lack of relevant evidence. In this study, we conducted a meta-analysis of survival data, tumor responses, and adverse events.
Methods: The online databases (PubMed, EMBASE, and Cochrane Library) were thoroughly searched to collect eligible studies fully. The data were extracted and combined into the meta-analysis. The main outcomes included objective response rate (ORR), stable disease (SD), disease control rate (DCR), median overall survival (mOS), and adverse events (AEs).
Result: Our meta-analysis included 8 studies. The pooled ORR, SD, and DCR were 46.0%, 20%, and 74%. Pooled mOS was 9.62 months. Most patients went through grades 1 or 2 AEs. The incidence of grade ≥ 3 Ads was significantly lower, rarely exceeding 5%.
Conclusions: Our meta-analysis showed that Pembrolizumab has potential antitumor implications in ATC and is extremely well tolerated.
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Clinical Endocrinology publishes papers and reviews which focus on the clinical aspects of endocrinology, including the clinical application of molecular endocrinology. It does not publish papers relating directly to diabetes care and clinical management. It features reviews, original papers, commentaries, correspondence and Clinical Questions. Clinical Endocrinology is essential reading not only for those engaged in endocrinological research but also for those involved primarily in clinical practice.