Journal article

Determinants of passive antibody efficacy in SARS-CoV-2 infection: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Eva Stadler, Khai Li Chai, Timothy E Schlub, Deborah Cromer, Shanchita R Khan, Mark N Polizzotto, Stephen J Kent, Claire Beecher, Heath White, Tari Turner, Nicole Skoetz, Lise Estcourt, Zoe K McQuilten, Erica M Wood, David S Khoury, Miles P Davenport

The Lancet Microbe | Elsevier | Published : 2023

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Randomised controlled trials of passive antibodies as treatment and prophylaxis for COVID-19 have reported variable efficacy. However, the determinants of efficacy have not been identified. We aimed to assess how the dose and timing of administration affect treatment outcome. METHODS: In this systematic review and meta-analysis, we extracted data from published studies of passive antibody treatment from Jan 1, 2019, to Jan 31, 2023, that were identified by searching multiple databases, including MEDLINE, PubMed, and ClinicalTrials.gov. We included only randomised controlled trials of passive antibody administration for the prevention or treatment of COVID-19. To compare administe..

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