Prospective Real-Life Multicenter Study of Tildrakizumab 200 mg for Moderate-to-Severe Psoriasis: Who Is the Ideal Patient?

Autor: Eugenia Veronica Di Brizzi, Stefano Caccavale, Roberta Di Caprio, Francesco Cusano, Rocco De Pasquale, Valeria Falcomatà, Caterina Foti, Claudia Giofrè, Emanuela Gubinelli, Giampiero Mazzocchetti, Massimiliano Nicolini, Giovanni Palazzo, Leonardo Pescitelli, Rosa Valentina Puca, Oriele Sarno, Anna Balato
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2024
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Zdroj: Dermatology Practical & Conceptual, Vol 14, Iss 4 (2024)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 2160-9381
DOI: 10.5826/dpc.1404a284
Popis: Introduction: Tildrakizumab, a humanized monoclonal antibody targeting the p19 subunit of interleukin-23 (IL-23), has shown promise in the management of moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis, offering potential improvements in clinical outcomes and quality of life. Objectives: The study aimed to identify patient characteristics that indicate the initiation of a 200-mg dosage of tildrakizumab in a real-world setting, focusing on factors that enhance treatment efficacy and safety. Methods: This prospective study included 54 adult patients with moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis treated with tildrakizumab 200 mg from March 2023 to March 2024 across 13 Italian Dermatology Units. Data collected included demographics, disease duration, comorbidities, and previous treatments. PASI, BSA, and DLQI scores were recorded at baseline, week 4, 16, and 28. Safety was assessed through adverse event reporting. Univariate analysis was performed to identify baseline characteristics significantly associated with achieving PASI ≤ 5 at week 16. Results: Significant reductions in PASI scores were observed at week 4 (9 ± 6.9, p 30) had higher odds (OR = 4.333, p < 0.05) of achieving PASI ≤ 5. Longer disease duration and starting with a 100 mg dose also correlated with better outcomes. The safety profile was favorable, with minimal adverse events reported. Conclusions: Tildrakizumab 200 mg is effective and safe for moderate-to-severe psoriasis, particularly in obese patients. These findings support its use as a long-term treatment option.
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