Recommendations for the use of rituximab in anti-neutrophil cytoplasm antibody associated vasculitis

Guerry, Mary-Jane C. J., Brogan, Paul, Bruce, Ian N., D'Cruz, David P., Harper, Lorraine, Luqmani, Raashid, Pusey, Charles D., Salama, Alan D., Scott, David G. I., Savage, Caroline O. S., Watts, Richard A. and Jayne, David R. W. (2012) Recommendations for the use of rituximab in anti-neutrophil cytoplasm antibody associated vasculitis. Rheumatology, 51 (4). pp. 634-643. ISSN 1462-0324

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Abstract

Objectives. To perform a literature review and develop recommendations for the use of rituximab in ANCA-associated vasculitis. Methods. A committee of experts (five rheumatologists, five nephrologists and one paediatrician) conducted a modified Delphi exercise to identify five topics for a systematic literature search. The evidence was then reviewed, categorized according to international criteria and assimilated to form five recommendations statements and a research agenda. Results. Forty-three studies met the review criteria. These included two randomized controlled trials and a predominance of small, uncontrolled series. In refractory ANCA-associated vasculitis, remission rates of >80% are obtained with rituximab. In newly diagnosed disease, rituximab is at least as effective as conventional therapy. Fifteen recommendations were made. Their strength was restricted by the low quality of the evidence. Six areas for future research were identified. Conclusion. On the basis of the available evidence and expert consensus, recommendations have been made for the use of rituximab as a treatment of ANCA-associated vasculitis. Further questions, in particular regarding long-term outcomes, remain to be explored.

Item Type:	Article
Faculty \ School:	Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences > Norwich Medical School
UEA Research Groups:	Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences > Research Groups > Musculoskeletal Medicine Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences > Research Groups > Epidemiology and Public Health Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences > Research Groups > Public Health and Health Services Research (former - to 2023)
Depositing User:	Rhiannon Harvey
Date Deposited:	23 Mar 2011 12:38
Last Modified:	04 Jan 2024 01:41
URI:	https://ueaeprints.uea.ac.uk/id/eprint/27026
DOI:	10.1093/rheumatology/ker150

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