Comparative efficacy of non-pharmacological management for chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome: a systematic review and network meta-analysis protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome (CP/CPPS) has posed a significant burden on affected individuals and healthcare systems. While pharmacological treatments are commonly used, non-pharmacological management strategies have gained attention for their potential benefits in improving CP/CPPS symptoms. However, the comparative efficacy of these non-pharmacological interventions remains unclear. The aim of this study is to assess the comparative effectiveness of non-pharmacological interventions for CP/CPPS regarding prostatic symptoms.

Method

This systematic review and network meta-analysis will follow the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines. A comprehensive search will be conducted in electronic databases, inclu

SUBMITTER: Qin Z 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11624722 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature