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Safety profile of chimeric antigen receptor T-cell therapy in relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma: A systematic review and meta-analysis of proportions from clinical trials.

Detailed safety analysis of CAR-T cell therapy in blood cancer patients gives doctors concrete benchmarks for managing side effects and improving patient outcomes.

This systematic review and meta-analysis consolidates safety data from CAR-T cell therapy clinical trials in relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma, pooling toxicity rates including CRS, ICANS, and cytopenias. The findings provide robust safety benchmarks for clinical practice and regulatory decision-making.

What the study was

Study design
Systematic review and meta-analysis of clinical trial safety data
Population
Adults with relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma treated with CAR-T cell therapy
Category
Treatment Innovation
Maturity
Validated
Journal
British Journal of Haematology

Why it surfaced

CAR-T safety meta-analysis in MM by established Athens group (Dimopoulos, Terpos). Published in BJH. Low novelty (safety profiles are being quantified incrementally), high clinical utility (safety data directly impacts treatment selection and consent), strong design (systematic review + meta-analysis). Score 7/10.

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