Comprehensive evaluation of Chinese herbal compound prescriptions for postoperative spinal cord injury: A network meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Spinal cord injury (SCI) is a catastrophic condition associated with spinal nerve damage, which can lead to complete or partial loss of sensory and motor functions. Chinese herbal compound prescriptions (CHCP) have shown varying degrees of therapeutic effects on spinal cord injuries. However, there is a significant lack of clinical evidence-based research to substantiate these effects.

Purpose

This study aims to thoroughly assess the viability of CHCPs in postoperative SCI through network meta-analysis.

Methods

Computer searches were conducted across multiple databases, including PubMed, Cochrane Library, Embase, Web of Science, CNKI, Wanfang, VIP, and CBM, from their inception until May 2024. The meta-analysis adhered to the PRISMA guidelines and was regis

SUBMITTER: Sun WX 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11437943 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature