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metastatic/advanced NSCLC (mNSCLC) - 2nd line (L2), 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) 0.77 [0.70, 0.85]< 132%9 studies (9/-)100.0 %some concernnot evaluable moderatecrucial-
deaths (OS) (extension) 0.53 [0.22, 1.23]< 177%2 studies (2/-)93.0 %some concernnot evaluable moderateimportant-
PFS (extension) 0.69 [0.44, 1.07]< 146%2 studies (2/-)95.2 %some concernnot evaluable moderateimportant-
progression or deaths (PFS) 0.90 [0.79, 1.01]< 160%9 studies (9/-)96.1 %some concernnot evaluable moderateimportant-
objective responses (ORR) 1.70 [1.26, 2.31]> 159%9 studies (9/-)100.0 %some concernnot evaluable moderatenon important-
objective responses (ORR) (extension) 1.63 [0.19, 14.17]> 191%2 studies (2/-)67.1 %some concernnot evaluable moderatenon important-

safety endpoints 00

AE (any grade) 0.65 [0.41, 1.02]< 10%5 studies (5/-)96.8 %some concernnot evaluable moderatenon important-
AE (grade 3-4) 0.51 [0.36, 0.72]< 161%5 studies (5/-)100.0 %some concernnot evaluable moderatenon important-
AE leading to death (grade 5) 0.97 [0.52, 1.80]< 10%4 studies (4/-)53.9 %some concernnot evaluable moderatenon important-
AE leading to treatment discontinuation (any grade) 0.51 [0.33, 0.76]< 135%3 studies (3/-)99.9 %some concernnot evaluable moderatenon important-
SAE (any grade) 1.24 [0.83, 1.86]< 10%3 studies (3/-)14.8 %some concernnot evaluable moderatenon important-
SAE (grade 3-4) 0.34 [0.03, 3.42]< 193%2 studies (2/-)81.8 %some concernnot evaluable moderatenon important-
STRAE (any grade) 0.40 [0.29, 0.57]< 130%6 studies (6/-)100.0 %some concernnot evaluable moderatenon important-
STRAE (grade 3-4) 0.29 [0.19, 0.45]< 10%2 studies (2/-)100.0 %some concernnot evaluable moderatenon important-
TRAE (any grade) 0.29 [0.24, 0.37]< 124%7 studies (7/-)100.0 %some concernnot evaluable moderatenon important-
TRAE (grade 3-4) 0.15 [0.10, 0.21]< 173%8 studies (8/-)100.0 %some concernnot evaluable moderatenon important-
TRAE leading to death (grade 5) 0.32 [0.14, 0.71]< 10%6 studies (6/-)99.7 %some concernnot evaluable moderatenon important-
TRAE leading to discontinuation (any grade) 0.40 [0.21, 0.77]< 158%5 studies (5/-)99.7 %some concernnot evaluable moderatenon important-
TRAE leading to discontinuation (grade 3-4) 0.52 [0.16, 1.64]< 144%2 studies (2/-)86.8 %some concernnot evaluable moderatenon important-

TRAE (grade 3-4) endpoints 00

Abdominal pain TRAE (grade 3-4) 0.49 [0.02, 14.75]< 10%1 study (1/-)65.7 %NAnot evaluable non important-
Acute kidney injury TRAE (grade 3-4) 1.01 [0.15, 6.65]< 10%4 studies (4/-)49.7 %some concernnot evaluable moderatenon important-
Adrenal insufficiency TRAE (grade 3-4) 1.95 [0.18, 21.69]< 10%2 studies (2/-)29.5 %some concernnot evaluable moderatenon important-
Alopecia TRAE (grade 3-4) 0.65 [0.10, 4.29]< 10%4 studies (4/-)67.2 %some concernnot evaluable moderatenon important-
Anaemia TRAE (grade 3-4) 0.10 [0.03, 0.30]< 10%5 studies (5/-)100.0 %some concernnot evaluable moderatenon important-
Arthralgia TRAE (grade 3-4) 0.72 [0.08, 6.15]< 10%3 studies (3/-)61.9 %some concernnot evaluable moderatenon important-
Asthenia TRAE (grade 3-4) 0.11 [0.03, 0.37]< 10%4 studies (4/-)100.0 %some concernnot evaluable moderatenon important-
Blood creatinine increased TRAE (grade 3-4) 0.66 [0.04, 10.53]< 10%2 studies (2/-)61.6 %some concernnot evaluable moderatenon important-
Colitis TRAE (grade 3-4) 1.81 [0.33, 10.03]< 10%4 studies (4/-)24.9 %some concernnot evaluable moderatenon important-
Constipation TRAE (grade 3-4) 0.44 [0.06, 3.16]< 10%3 studies (3/-)79.3 %some concernnot evaluable moderatenon important-
Decreased appetite TRAE (grade 3-4) 0.28 [0.07, 1.14]< 10%5 studies (5/-)96.2 %some concernnot evaluable moderatenon important-
Dermatitis acneiform TRAE (grade 3-4) 0.50 [0.02, 15.30]< 10%1 study (1/-)65.1 %NAnot evaluable non important-
Diabetes TRAE (grade 3-4) 0.66 [0.04, 10.53]< 10%2 studies (2/-)61.6 %some concernnot evaluable moderatenon important-
Diarrhoea TRAE (grade 3-4) 0.41 [0.12, 1.38]< 10%5 studies (5/-)92.4 %some concernnot evaluable moderatenon important-
Dizziness TRAE (grade 3-4) 0.98 [0.02, 50.00]< 10%1 study (1/-)50.3 %NAnot evaluable non important-
Dysgeusia TRAE (grade 3-4) 0.93 [0.02, 47.22]< 10%1 study (1/-)51.3 %NAnot evaluable non important-
Dyspepsia TRAE (grade 3-4) 0.50 [0.02, 15.30]< 10%1 study (1/-)65.1 %NAnot evaluable non 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) 0.66 [0.04, 10.53]< 10%2 studies (2/-)61.6 %some concernnot evaluable moderatenon 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) 0.66 [0.04, 10.53]< 10%2 studies (2/-)61.6 %some concernnot evaluable moderatenon important-
Fatigue TRAE (grade 3-4) 0.19 [0.09, 0.41]< 10%5 studies (5/-)100.0 %some concernnot evaluable moderatenon important-
Febrile neutropenia TRAE (grade 3-4) 0.03 [0.01, 0.11]< 10%4 studies (4/-)100.0 %some concernnot evaluable moderatenon 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-
Hepatitis TRAE (grade 3-4) 2.05 [0.07, 62.21]< 10%1 study (1/-)34.2 %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) 0.44 [0.06, 3.38]< 10%3 studies (3/-)78.6 %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) 0.76 [0.08, 7.33]< 10%3 studies (3/-)59.3 %some concernnot evaluable moderatenon important-
Hypothyroidism TRAE (grade 3-4) 1.00 [0.15, 6.60]< 10%4 studies (4/-)50.0 %some concernnot evaluable moderatenon important-
Increase AST TRAE (grade 3-4) 0.81 [0.09, 6.95]< 10%2 studies (2/-)57.6 %some concernnot evaluable moderatenon important-
Increased ALT TRAE (grade 3-4) 0.91 [0.16, 5.34]< 10%3 studies (3/-)54.1 %some concernnot evaluable moderatenon important-
Increased lacrimation (TRAE grade 3-4) 0.93 [0.02, 47.22]< 10%1 study (1/-)51.3 %NAnot evaluable non important-
Increased lipase level TRAE (grade 3-4) 3.14 [0.49, 19.89]< 10%2 studies (2/-)11.3 %some concernnot evaluable moderatenon important-
Infusion-related reactions TRAE (grade 3-4) 1.85 [0.41, 8.37]< 10%4 studies (4/-)21.3 %some concernnot evaluable moderatenon important-
Leucopenia TRAE (grade 3-4) 0.06 [0.02, 0.17]< 10%5 studies (5/-)100.0 %some concernnot evaluable moderatenon important-
Maculopapular rash TRAE (grade 3-4) 0.66 [0.04, 10.53]< 10%2 studies (2/-)61.6 %some concernnot evaluable moderatenon important-
Mucosal inflammation TRAE (grade 3-4) 0.17 [0.03, 1.05]< 10%3 studies (3/-)97.1 %some concernnot evaluable moderatenon important-
Myalgia TRAE (grade 3-4) 0.55 [0.08, 3.90]< 10%3 studies (3/-)72.3 %some concernnot evaluable moderatenon 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) 0.41 [0.11, 1.53]< 10%4 studies (4/-)90.8 %some concernnot evaluable moderatenon important-
Neutropenia TRAE (grade 3-4) 0.02 [0.01, 0.06]< 10%5 studies (5/-)100.0 %some concernnot evaluable moderatenon important-
Palmar-plantar erythrodysaesthesia syndrome TRAE (grade 3-4) 0.63 [0.05, 8.17]< 10%2 studies (2/-)63.9 %some concernnot evaluable moderatenon important-
Paraesthesia TRAE (grade 3-4) 0.96 [0.06, 15.39]< 10%2 studies (2/-)51.2 %some concernnot evaluable moderatenon important-
Peripheral neuropathy TRAE (grade 3-4) 0.16 [0.03, 0.88]< 10%3 studies (3/-)98.2 %some concernnot evaluable moderatenon important-
Peripheral oedema TRAE (grade 3-4) 0.35 [0.05, 2.46]< 10%3 studies (3/-)85.3 %some concernnot evaluable moderatenon 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) 0.32 [0.03, 3.34]< 127%2 studies (2/-)82.9 %some concernnot evaluable moderatenon important-
Pneumonitis TRAE (grade 3-4) 2.55 [0.74, 8.78]< 10%5 studies (5/-)6.9 %some concernnot evaluable moderatenon important-
Pruritic rash TRAE (grade 3-4) 0.93 [0.02, 47.22]< 10%1 study (1/-)51.3 %NAnot evaluable non important-
Pruritus generalised TRAE (grade 3-4) 0.66 [0.04, 10.53]< 10%2 studies (2/-)61.6 %some concernnot evaluable moderatenon important-
Pruritus TRAE (grade 3-4) 0.66 [0.04, 10.53]< 10%2 studies (2/-)61.6 %some concernnot evaluable moderatenon important-
Pyrexia TRAE (grade 3-4) 0.72 [0.08, 6.19]< 10%3 studies (3/-)61.7 %some concernnot evaluable moderatenon important-
Rash TRAE (grade 3-4) 1.06 [0.23, 4.87]< 10%4 studies (4/-)47.1 %some concernnot evaluable moderatenon 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-
Skin exfoliation TRAE (grade 3-4) 0.93 [0.02, 47.22]< 10%1 study (1/-)51.3 %NAnot evaluable non important-
Stomatitis TRAE (grade 3-4) 0.37 [0.06, 2.30]< 10%3 studies (3/-)85.6 %some concernnot evaluable moderatenon important-
Thyroiditis TRAE (grade 3-4) 0.66 [0.04, 10.53]< 10%2 studies (2/-)61.6 %some concernnot evaluable moderatenon important-
Urticaria TRAE (grade 3-4) 0.93 [0.02, 47.22]< 10%1 study (1/-)51.3 %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) 0.35 [0.05, 2.48]< 10%3 studies (3/-)85.2 %some concernnot evaluable moderatenon 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

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.