Network meta-analyses comparing the efficacy of biologic treatments for achieving complete resolution of nail psoriasis at 24-28 and 48-52 weeks

BACKGROUND: Available network meta-analyses (NMAs) comparing the efficacy of biologics in nail psoriasis (NP) have not included recently approved biologics such as bimekizumab nor have they provided comparisons up to 1 year.

OBJECTIVE: We conducted two NMAs that update and extend results from a previous NMA comparing biologics for achieving complete resolution of NP.

METHODS: Bayesian NMAs were performed using a generalized linear model with a logit link to model the binary outcome of nail clearance at weeks 24-28 and 48-52.

RESULTS: For the NMA at weeks 24-28, which included seven biologics and placebo, the absolute probability of achieving complete resolution of NP was highest for ixekizumab (46.4%; 95% credibility interval [CrI] 35.2-58.0), followed by brodalumab (37.1%; 95% CrI 17.1-62.2) and bimekizumab (30.3%; 95% CrI 12.7-53.9). For the NMA at weeks 48-52, which included six biologics, the absolute probability was highest for ixekizumab (77.2%; 95% CrI 51.1-93.4), followed by adalimumab (75.6%; 95% CrI 61.5-87.3) and brodalumab (71.9%; 95% CrI 38.4-93.2).

CONCLUSION: Among biologics included in these two NMAs, ixekizumab has the highest absolute probability of achieving complete resolution of NP. Results may help to inform treatment decisions for patients with NP.