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mNSCLC - L2 - all population, anti-PD-(L)1 , meta-analysis of study results

Outcome Relative effect 95%CI LoD Trt. better when I2 k (RCT/OBS) Bayesian probability Overall ROB Publication bias Degree of certainty Endpoint importance Published MA

efficacy endpoints 00

deaths (OS) 0.80 [0.72, 0.89]< 18%4 studies (4/-)100.0 %some concernnot evaluable moderatecrucial-
deaths (OS) (extension) 0.75 [0.61, 0.93]< 10%1 study (1/-)99.6 %NAnot evaluable important-
PFS (extension) 0.79 [0.64, 0.97]< 10%1 study (1/-)98.8 %NAnot evaluable important-
progression or deaths (PFS) 0.95 [0.82, 1.11]< 163%4 studies (4/-)72.1 %some concernnot evaluable moderateimportant-
objective responses (ORR) 1.52 [0.95, 2.42]> 170%4 studies (4/-)96.0 %some concernnot evaluable moderatenon important-
objective responses (ORR) (extension) 4.80 [2.14, 10.77]> 10%1 study (1/-)100.0 %NAnot evaluable non important-

safety endpoints 00

AE (any grade) 0.69 [0.42, 1.13]< 10%2 studies (2/-)93.1 %some concernnot evaluable moderatenon important-
AE (grade 3-4) 0.53 [0.43, 0.65]< 10%2 studies (2/-)100.0 %some concernnot evaluable moderatenon important-
AE leading to death (grade 5) 0.80 [0.40, 1.57]< 10%2 studies (2/-)74.6 %some concernnot evaluable moderatenon important-
AE leading to treatment discontinuation (any grade) 0.45 [0.24, 0.87]< 166%2 studies (2/-)99.2 %some concernnot evaluable moderatenon important-
SAE (any grade) 1.05 [0.64, 1.73]< 10%1 study (1/-)42.1 %NAnot evaluable non important-
SAE (grade 3-4) 1.03 [0.80, 1.31]< 10%1 study (1/-)42.1 %NAnot evaluable non important-
STRAE (any grade) 0.45 [0.28, 0.71]< 142%2 studies (2/-)100.0 %some concernnot evaluable moderatenon important-
STRAE (grade 3-4) 0.34 [0.18, 0.66]< 10%1 study (1/-)99.9 %NAnot evaluable non important-
TRAE (any grade) 0.30 [0.25, 0.36]< 10%4 studies (4/-)100.0 %some concernnot evaluable moderatenon important-
TRAE (grade 3-4) 0.17 [0.12, 0.24]< 161%4 studies (4/-)100.0 %some concernnot evaluable moderatenon important-
TRAE leading to death (grade 5) 0.32 [0.13, 0.75]< 10%4 studies (4/-)99.5 %some concernnot evaluable moderatenon important-
TRAE leading to discontinuation (any grade) 0.35 [0.14, 0.87]< 174%3 studies (3/-)98.8 %some concernnot evaluable moderatenon important-
TRAE leading to discontinuation (grade 3-4) 0.80 [0.33, 1.95]< 10%1 study (1/-)68.6 %NAnot evaluable non important-

TRAE (grade 3-4) endpoints 00

Acute kidney injury TRAE (grade 3-4) 0.66 [0.04, 10.50]< 10%2 studies (2/-)61.6 %some concernnot evaluable moderatenon important-
Adrenal insufficiency TRAE (grade 3-4) 1.86 [0.06, 55.60]< 10%1 study (1/-)36.2 %NAnot evaluable non important-
Alopecia TRAE (grade 3-4) 0.66 [0.04, 10.50]< 10%2 studies (2/-)61.6 %some concernnot evaluable moderatenon important-
Anaemia TRAE (grade 3-4) 0.08 [0.01, 0.44]< 10%2 studies (2/-)99.8 %some concernnot evaluable moderatenon important-
Arthralgia TRAE (grade 3-4) 0.46 [0.02, 13.86]< 10%1 study (1/-)66.9 %NAnot evaluable non important-
Asthenia TRAE (grade 3-4) 0.06 [0.01, 0.49]< 10%1 study (1/-)99.6 %NAnot evaluable non important-
Blood creatinine increased TRAE (grade 3-4) 0.46 [0.01, 23.40]< 10%1 study (1/-)64.7 %NAnot evaluable non important-
Colitis TRAE (grade 3-4) 1.67 [0.15, 19.05]< 10%2 studies (2/-)34.1 %some concernnot evaluable moderatenon important-
Decreased appetite TRAE (grade 3-4) 0.13 [0.01, 1.31]< 10%2 studies (2/-)95.7 %some concernnot evaluable moderatenon important-
Diabetes TRAE (grade 3-4) 0.46 [0.01, 23.40]< 10%1 study (1/-)64.7 %NAnot evaluable non important-
Diarrhoea TRAE (grade 3-4) 0.28 [0.03, 2.60]< 10%2 studies (2/-)86.7 %some concernnot evaluable moderatenon important-
Dyspnoea TRAE (grade 3-4) 0.46 [0.04, 5.13]< 10%1 study (1/-)73.3 %NAnot evaluable non important-
Eczema TRAE (grade 3-4) 0.46 [0.01, 23.40]< 10%1 study (1/-)64.7 %NAnot evaluable non important-
Endocrine disorders TRAE (grade 3-4) 0.46 [0.01, 23.40]< 10%1 study (1/-)64.7 %NAnot evaluable non important-
Erythema TRAE (grade 3-4) 0.46 [0.01, 23.40]< 10%1 study (1/-)64.7 %NAnot evaluable non important-
Fatigue TRAE (grade 3-4) 0.19 [0.06, 0.62]< 10%2 studies (2/-)99.7 %some concernnot evaluable moderatenon important-
Febrile neutropenia TRAE (grade 3-4) 0.01 [0.00, 0.20]< 10%1 study (1/-)99.9 %NAnot evaluable non important-
Gastrointestinal disorders TRAE (grade 3-4) 0.93 [0.03, 27.74]< 10%1 study (1/-)51.8 %NAnot evaluable non important-
Headache TRAE (grade 3-4) 0.46 [0.02, 13.86]< 10%1 study (1/-)66.9 %NAnot evaluable non important-
Hepatobiliary disorders TRAE (grade 3-4) 1.39 [0.14, 13.49]< 10%1 study (1/-)38.8 %NAnot evaluable non important-
Hypersensitivity TRAE (grade 3-4) 0.33 [0.03, 3.62]< 10%2 studies (2/-)81.7 %some concernnot evaluable moderatenon important-
Hypertension TRAE (grade 3-4) 1.86 [0.17, 20.62]< 10%1 study (1/-)30.8 %NAnot evaluable non important-
Hyperthyroidism TRAE (grade 3-4) 0.46 [0.01, 23.40]< 10%1 study (1/-)64.7 %NAnot evaluable non important-
Hypothyroidism TRAE (grade 3-4) 1.02 [0.08, 13.37]< 10%2 studies (2/-)49.3 %some concernnot evaluable moderatenon important-
Increase AST TRAE (grade 3-4) 0.46 [0.03, 7.42]< 10%1 study (1/-)70.6 %NAnot evaluable non important-
Increased ALT TRAE (grade 3-4) 1.17 [0.15, 9.26]< 10%2 studies (2/-)44.1 %some concernnot evaluable moderatenon important-
Increased lipase level TRAE (grade 3-4) 3.74 [0.42, 33.65]< 10%1 study (1/-)12.1 %NAnot evaluable non important-
Infusion-related reactions TRAE (grade 3-4) 2.85 [0.32, 25.34]< 117%2 studies (2/-)17.6 %some concernnot evaluable moderatenon important-
Leucopenia TRAE (grade 3-4) 0.03 [0.01, 0.16]< 10%2 studies (2/-)100.0 %some concernnot evaluable moderatenon important-
Maculopapular rash TRAE (grade 3-4) 0.46 [0.01, 23.40]< 10%1 study (1/-)64.7 %NAnot evaluable non important-
Mucosal inflammation TRAE (grade 3-4) 0.11 [0.01, 2.18]< 10%1 study (1/-)92.3 %NAnot evaluable non important-
Myalgia TRAE (grade 3-4) 0.15 [0.01, 3.08]< 10%1 study (1/-)88.7 %NAnot evaluable non important-
Myocarditis TRAE (grade 3-4) 0.93 [0.02, 46.93]< 10%1 study (1/-)51.4 %NAnot evaluable non important-
Nausea TRAE (grade 3-4) 0.15 [0.01, 3.08]< 10%1 study (1/-)88.7 %NAnot evaluable non important-
Neutropenia TRAE (grade 3-4) 0.03 [0.01, 0.09]< 10%2 studies (2/-)100.0 %some concernnot evaluable moderatenon important-
Palmar-plantar erythrodysaesthesia syndrome TRAE (grade 3-4) 0.46 [0.02, 13.86]< 10%1 study (1/-)66.9 %NAnot evaluable non important-
Peripheral neuropathy TRAE (grade 3-4) 0.15 [0.01, 3.08]< 10%1 study (1/-)88.7 %NAnot evaluable non important-
Peripheral oedema TRAE (grade 3-4) 0.15 [0.01, 3.08]< 10%1 study (1/-)88.7 %NAnot evaluable non important-
Peripheral sensory neuropathy TRAE (grade 3-4) 0.46 [0.02, 13.86]< 10%1 study (1/-)66.9 %NAnot evaluable non important-
Pneumonia TRAE (grade 3-4) 0.09 [0.00, 1.68]< 10%1 study (1/-)94.4 %NAnot evaluable non important-
Pneumonitis TRAE (grade 3-4) 3.12 [0.52, 18.80]< 10%2 studies (2/-)10.8 %some concernnot evaluable moderatenon important-
Pruritus generalised TRAE (grade 3-4) 0.46 [0.01, 23.40]< 10%1 study (1/-)64.7 %NAnot evaluable non important-
Pruritus TRAE (grade 3-4) 0.46 [0.01, 23.40]< 10%1 study (1/-)64.7 %NAnot evaluable non important-
Pyrexia TRAE (grade 3-4) 0.93 [0.02, 46.93]< 10%1 study (1/-)51.4 %NAnot evaluable non important-
Rash TRAE (grade 3-4) 2.79 [0.14, 56.11]< 10%1 study (1/-)25.4 %NAnot evaluable non important-
Renal and urinary disorders TRAE (grade 3-4) 0.46 [0.01, 23.40]< 10%1 study (1/-)64.7 %NAnot evaluable non important-
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders TRAE (grade 3-4) 6.60 [0.37, 116.99]< 10%1 study (1/-)10.2 %NAnot evaluable non important-
Sepsis TRAE (grade 3-4) 0.23 [0.01, 5.14]< 10%1 study (1/-)82.0 %NAnot evaluable non important-
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders TRAE (grade 3-4) 2.79 [0.14, 56.11]< 10%1 study (1/-)25.4 %NAnot evaluable non important-
Stomatitis TRAE (grade 3-4) 0.15 [0.01, 3.08]< 10%1 study (1/-)88.7 %NAnot evaluable non important-
Thyroiditis TRAE (grade 3-4) 0.46 [0.01, 23.40]< 10%1 study (1/-)64.7 %NAnot evaluable non important-
Vitiligo TRAE (grade 3-4) 0.46 [0.01, 23.40]< 10%1 study (1/-)64.7 %NAnot evaluable non important-
Vomiting TRAE (grade 3-4) 0.15 [0.01, 3.08]< 10%1 study (1/-)88.7 %NAnot evaluable non important-
Weight decreased TRAE (grade 3-4) 0.93 [0.06, 14.90]< 10%1 study (1/-)52.1 %NAnot evaluable non important-

AE (grade 3-4) endpoints 00

Alopecia AE (grade 3-4) 0.47 [0.02, 14.16]< 10%1 study (1/-)66.4 %NAnot evaluable non important-
Anaemia AE (grade 3-4) 0.39 [0.21, 0.73]< 10%1 study (1/-)99.8 %NAnot evaluable non important-
Arthralgia AE (grade 3-4) 2.86 [0.30, 27.54]< 10%1 study (1/-)18.4 %NAnot evaluable non important-
Asthenia AE (grade 3-4) 0.58 [0.24, 1.41]< 10%1 study (1/-)88.6 %NAnot evaluable non important-
Back pain AE (grade 3-4) 1.67 [0.49, 5.73]< 10%1 study (1/-)20.8 %NAnot evaluable non important-
Constipation AE (grade 3-4) 1.90 [0.17, 21.02]< 10%1 study (1/-)30.2 %NAnot evaluable non important-
Cough AE (grade 3-4) 1.90 [0.17, 21.02]< 10%1 study (1/-)30.2 %NAnot evaluable non important-
Decreased appetite AE (grade 3-4) 0.21 [0.04, 0.97]< 10%1 study (1/-)97.7 %NAnot evaluable non important-
Diarrhoea AE (grade 3-4) 0.34 [0.11, 1.08]< 10%1 study (1/-)96.6 %NAnot evaluable non important-
Dysgeusia AE (grade 3-4) 0.95 [0.02, 47.91]< 10%1 study (1/-)51.0 %NAnot evaluable non important-
Dyspnoea AE (grade 3-4) 1.02 [0.49, 2.13]< 10%1 study (1/-)48.2 %NAnot evaluable non important-
Fatigue AE (grade 3-4) 0.69 [0.37, 1.31]< 10%1 study (1/-)87.0 %NAnot evaluable non important-
Febrile neutropenia AE (grade 3-4) 0.01 [0.00, 0.10]< 10%1 study (1/-)100.0 %NAnot evaluable non important-
Myalgia AE (grade 3-4) 0.24 [0.03, 2.12]< 10%1 study (1/-)90.0 %NAnot evaluable non important-
Nausea AE (grade 3-4) 1.90 [0.35, 10.44]< 10%1 study (1/-)23.0 %NAnot evaluable non important-
Neutropenia AE (grade 3-4) 0.03 [0.01, 0.11]< 10%1 study (1/-)100.0 %NAnot evaluable non important-
Peripheral neuropathy AE (grade 3-4) 0.07 [0.00, 1.18]< 10%1 study (1/-)96.6 %NAnot evaluable non important-
Peripheral oedema AE (grade 3-4) 0.32 [0.03, 3.04]< 10%1 study (1/-)83.9 %NAnot evaluable non important-
Pyrexia AE (grade 3-4) 0.95 [0.06, 15.21]< 10%1 study (1/-)51.5 %NAnot evaluable non important-
Stomatitis AE (grade 3-4) 0.08 [0.01, 0.66]< 10%1 study (1/-)99.1 %NAnot evaluable non important-
Vomiting AE (grade 3-4) 0.47 [0.09, 2.59]< 10%1 study (1/-)80.5 %NAnot evaluable non important-

LoD: level of statistical demonstration: Statistically conclusive: statistically significant with a strict control of overall risk of type 1 error (statistically demonstrated), does not take into account the risk of bias; suggested: nominally statistically significant but without a strict control of overall risk of type 1 error; inconclusive: not nominally statistically significant; safety concerns;
Bayesian probability: Bayesian posterior probability of treatment effect (computed with a noninformative prior); ROB: risk of bias; k: number of studies; published MA: number of published meta-analysis on the same topic; degree of certainty adapted from GRADE. Trt. better when: indicates when the relative treatment effect shows that the studied treatment is better than control.