Comparative Efficacy and Safety of Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs in Patients With Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-analysis.

Objective: We conducted a systematic review and network meta-analysis to compare the efficacy and safety of nine non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) in treating patients with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA).

Methods: Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) of NSAIDs for the treatment in children with JIA were searched systematically by using MEDLINE, EMBASE, and the Cochrane Library for available literature up to January 1, 2019. Bayesian network meta-analysis was used to combine direct and indirect evidence on treatment effectiveness and safety.