The efficacy of non-pharmacological interventions for treating constipation symptoms in lung cancer patients: a systematic review and network meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

This study aims to comprehensively evaluate the efficacy of different non-pharmacological interventions in treating constipation symptoms in lung cancer patients through a network meta-analysis, providing evidence-based support for personalized treatment decisions in clinical practice.

Methods

We retrieved randomized controlled trials (RCTs) from well-known databases and compared the efficacy of non-pharmacological interventions with traditional treatments or placebos in improving constipation symptoms in lung cancer patients. The search was conducted through January 2025. Two researchers independently screened the literature, extracted data, and assessed the quality of the studies using the Cochrane risk of bias tool. Traditional meta-analysis was performed using

SUBMITTER: Cai M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12399620 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature