Mirvetuximab Soravtansine in Solid Tumors: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
2024

Mirvetuximab Soravtansine in Solid Tumors: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Sample size: 682 publication 10 minutes Evidence: moderate

Author Information

Author(s): Rehim Shamsnur, Yuan Shuang, Wang Hongjing

Primary Institution: West China Second University Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China

Hypothesis

The efficacy and safety of Mirvetuximab Soravtansine (MIRV) in treating solid tumors need to be evaluated through a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Conclusion

MIRV has significant therapeutic effects in solid tumors, especially when combined with Bevacizumab, and is relatively safe with manageable adverse reactions.

Supporting Evidence

  • The pooled median progression-free survival (mPFS) was 6.70 months.
  • The objective response rate (ORR) was 36%.
  • Combination therapy with MIRV and Bevacizumab showed improved efficacy compared to MIRV alone.
  • Adverse effects were mostly mild and manageable.
  • Significant heterogeneity was observed among the included studies.

Takeaway

This study looked at a new cancer treatment called MIRV and found it works well, especially when used with another drug called Bevacizumab, and it usually doesn't cause serious side effects.

Methodology

A systematic search was conducted to identify clinical trials of MIRV in solid tumors, analyzing median progression-free survival and objective response rates using a random-effects model.

Potential Biases

High risk of bias due to confounding factors in non-randomized studies.

Limitations

Many included studies were single-arm trials, which may introduce bias and limit the quality of evidence.

Participant Demographics

Participants primarily had gynecological cancers, many with prior treatments and confirmed platinum resistance.

Statistical Information

P-Value

p<0.05

Confidence Interval

95% CI 4.54–8.86 for mPFS; 95% CI 28% to 44% for ORR

Statistical Significance

p<0.05

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1371/journal.pone.0310736

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