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EGFR tyrosine kinase inhibitor (TKI) vs observation: Progression‐free survival

It is very uncertain whether EGFR tyrosine kinase inhibitor (TKI) changes progression‐free survival compared with observation alone (very low certainty).

What each review found

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FindingEffectStudiesGRADE certainty
EGFR tyrosine kinase inhibitor (TKI) vs observation alone
Progression‐free survival · maintenance treatment of epithelial ovarian cancer after first‐line chemotherapy
It is very uncertain whether EGFR tyrosine kinase inhibitor (TKI) changes progression‐free survival compared with observation alone (very low certainty).
Epidermal growth factor receptor blockers for the treatment of ovarian cancer (2018) · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
HR 1.05 [0.9, 1.23]1 study · 835 participantsVery low

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The reviews

ReviewSearched up toIncluded studiesAMSTAR 2
Epidermal growth factor receptor blockers for the treatment of ovarian cancer
2018 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
Not reportedlist not extracted yetNot assessed

Studies behind the findings

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