Low level light therapy/photobiomodulation for diabetic peripheral neuropathy: protocol of a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN) is one of the most common complications of diabetes that strongly impact the patients' quality of life and working ability. Evidence indicated that low level light therapy (LLLT)/photobiomodulation might be effective for neuropathy. However, the effect of LLLT for DPN is not clear. The objective of this systematic review and meta-analysis is to determine the effects and safety of LLLT/photobiomodulation for DPN, in comparison with other methods such as sham light, no treatment, other active treatment and LLLT as an additional treatment compared with another treatment alone.

Methods and analysis

We will search eight databases from their inception to the date before the review submission. Randomised controlled trials (RCTs) wil

SUBMITTER: Wang JY 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9476114 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature