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Real-World Effectiveness and Safety of Tildrakizumab in a Large Spanish Multicenter Cohort from Spanish Psoriasis
Mar Llamas-Velasco1, Mercedes Hospital2, Anna López-Ferrer3
1Department of Dermatology, Hospital Universitario de la Princesa, Instituto de Investigación Biomédica de la Princesa, Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, 28006 Madrid, Spain.
Background:
Tildrakizumab, an anti-IL-23p19 monoclonal antibody, has demonstrated efficacy in clinical trials, but real-world evidence remains crucial for confirming its profile in diverse populations.
Methods:
We have conducted a multicenter, retrospective observational study within the Spanish Psoriasis Group (GPS). This study updates previous findings with a larger sample size (n = 372) and longer follow-up. We assessed absolute Psoriasis Area and Severity Index (PASI), Body Surface Area (BSA), and the Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI) improvements, as well as safety, in patients with moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis.
Results:
The cohort included a large population of patients with a high prevalence of comorbidities and prior biologic exposure. Effectiveness was high, with a significant proportion of patients achieving PASI < 1. Compared to recent real-world data, our cohort demonstrates superior complete clearance rates (PASI < 1) and includes a comprehensive DLQI assessment. Notably, 79 patients were aged ≥65 years, confirming the drug's utility in the elderly. Safety was consistent with previous reports, with no new signals detected.
Conclusions:
Tildrakizumab shows robust effectiveness and safety in a complex, bio-experienced real-world population. The lack of clinical predictors of response suggests a need for future pharmacogenetic exploration.
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