Protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis of the combination of ezetimibe and statins for hyperlipidemia. by Tianfu Yang, Weijuan Li, Weiwei Chen, Donghong Zhu, Yuxi Ren, Xiongfeng Huang

“…The following electronic databases will be searched by two researchers for relevant records published up to October 1, 2024: Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL) in Cochrane Library, Embase.com, Web of Science, MEDLINE (via PubMed), Wanfang China Database, China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI), Chinese Biomedical Literature Database (CBM) and Chinese Scientific Journal Database (VIP). They will also check references and relevant journals manually. …”
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Efficacy and safety of perioperative analgesia in PENG block for children undergoing hip surgery with developmental dysplasia: study protocol for a randomized, double-blinded, non-... by Mingzhe Xu, Yi He, Zhi Li, Bin Du

“…The trial’s final results will be published in a peer-reviewed scientific journal. Discussion We expect this trial to provide some evidences that PENG block is safe and effective for perioperative analgesia in pediatric patients undergoing open hip surgery. …”
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High-definition transcranial infraslow pink noise stimulation for chronic low back pain: protocol for a pilot, safety and feasibility randomised placebo-controlled trial by Ramakrishnan Mani, Dirk De Ridder, Sven Vanneste, Divya Bharatkumar Adhia, John N J Reynolds

“…Findings will be reported to regulatory and funding bodies, presented at conferences, and published in a scientific journal.Trial registration number ACTRN12620000505909p.…”
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Mapping existing research on flushing peripheral vascular catheters: a scoping review protocol by Liping Liu, Peter J Carr, Orlaith Hernon, Jiaxin Deng, Catriona Duggan, Leo R Quinlan, Zina Alfahl

“…The findings will be shared through professional networks, presented at conferences and published in a scientific journal.…”
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Online cognitive–behavioural therapy for traumatically bereaved people: study protocol for a randomised waitlist-controlled trial by Jos de Keijser, Lonneke Lenferink, Maarten Eisma, Geert Smid, Paul Boelen

“…Findings will be disseminated among lay people (eg, through newsletters and media performances), our collaborators (eg, through presentations at support organisations), and clinicians and researchers (eg, through conference presentations and scientific journal articles).Trial registration number NL7497.…”
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Total glucosides of paeony for rheumatoid arthritis: a protocol for a systematic review by Jing Luo, Guo-Yan Yang, Di-Er Jin, Ying-Ze Zhang, Jian-Ming Wang, Wei-Ping Kong, Qing-Wen Tao

“…This systematic review aims to examine the effectiveness and safety of TGP in patients with RA.Methods and analyses We will search for RCTs of TGP in the treatment of RA, performed up until February 2016, in PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, and four Chinese databases (Chinese Biomedical Database, China National Knowledge Infrastructure, Wanfang Database and Chinese Scientific Journal Database). Trial registers and reference lists of retrieved articles will also be searched to identify potential articles. …”
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Cryoablation for advanced non-small cell lung cancer: a protocol for a systematic review by Dan Wang, Yu Chen, Hua Duan, Shu-Yue Zheng, Chufan Luo, Xueni Fang, Haoyue Pang, Man Wang, Tian Zhou, Quanwang Li, Kaiwen Hu

“…Here, we provide a protocol to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of cryoablation in the treatment of advanced NSCLC.Methods and analyses We will search PubMed, Embase, the Cochrane Library, Chinese Biomedical Database, China National Knowledge Infrastructure, Wanfang Database and Chinese Scientific Journal Database without language restrictions from inception until 1 February 2020. …”
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Protocol for a first-in-human feasibility study of T regulatory cells (TR004) for inflammatory bowel disease using (ex vivo) Treg expansion (TRIBUTE) by Jennifer Clough, Peter Irving, A Toby Prevost, Graham M Lord, Joana Vasconcelos, James B Canavan, Beverley Rodger, D Macallan

“…It is intended that the results of the trial will be presented at international conferences and will be submitted for publication in a peer-reviewed scientific journal.Trial registration number NCT03185000…”
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Safety and tumour-specific immunological responses of combined dendritic cell vaccination and anti-CD40 agonistic antibody treatment for patients with metastatic pancreatic cancer:... by Joachim G J V Aerts, Sjoerd H van der Burg, Martijn P Lolkema, Sai Ping Lau, Freek R van ’t Land, Marjolein Y V Homs, Casper H J van Eijck

“…The results of the trial will be submitted for publication in a peer-reviewed scientific journal.Trial registration number NL9723.…”
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Risk factors for disruptive behaviours: protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis of quasi-experimental evidence by Essi Viding, Francesca Solmi, Simon Russell, Lucy Karwatowska, Bianca Lucia De Stavola, Sara Jaffee, Jean-Baptiste Pingault

“…The findings will be disseminated via publication in a peer-reviewed scientific journal and through presentations at international meetings and conferences.PROSPERO registration number CRD42020169313.…”
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Factors associated with cancer treatment delay: a protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis by Timothy P Hanna, Elizabeth T Jacobs, Kristin E Morrill, Rogelio Robles-Morales, Melissa Lopez-Pentecost, Raigam J Martínez Portilla, Ahlam A Saleh, Meghan B Skiba, Taylor S Riall, Jessica D Austin, Rachel Hirschey, Lena Spotleson

“…The findings of this review will be disseminated through a peer-reviewed scientific journal, academic conferences, social media, and key stakeholders.PROSPERO registration number CRD42021293131.…”
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PERSonalised Incentives for Supporting Tobacco cessation (PERSIST) among healthcare employees: a randomised controlled trial protocol by Alex Burdorf, Jasper V Been, Frank J Van Lenthe, Nienke W Boderie, Johannes LW van Kippersluis, Diarmaid T Ó Ceallaigh, Márta K Radó

“…The results will be published in a peer-reviewed scientific journal and communicated to the participants.Trial registration number Netherlands Trial Register NL7711.…”
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Ejtm3 experiences after ChatGPT and other AI approaches: values, risks, countermeasures by Giorgio Fanò-Illic, Daniele Coraci, Maria Chiara Maccarone, Stefano Masiero, Marco Quadrelli, Aldo Morra, Barbara Ravara, Amber Pond, Riccardo Forni, Paolo Gargiulo

“…How does an editor of a scientific journal recognize when she or he is faced with something like this? …”
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Intraperitoneal paclitaxel for patients with primary malignant peritoneal mesothelioma: a phase I/II dose escalation and safety study—INTERACT MESO by Job P van Kooten, Jacobus W A Burger, Cornelis Verhoef, Joachim G J V Aerts, Eva V E Madsen, Alexandra R M Brandt-Kerkhof, Stijn L W Koolen, Ron H J Mathijssen, Michelle V Dietz, Niels A D Guchelaar

“…The results of this trial will be submitted for publication in a peer-reviewed scientific journal.Trial registration number NL9718. EudraCT: 2021-003637-11.…”
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Revealing the Neuroimaging Mechanism of Acupuncture for Poststroke Aphasia: A Systematic Review by Boxuan Li, Shizhe Deng, Bomo Sang, Weiming Zhu, Bifang Zhuo, Menglong Zhang, Chenyang Qin, Yuanhao Lyu, Yuzheng Du, Zhihong Meng

“…Seven electronic databases were searched including PubMed, Web of Science, Embase, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, China National Knowledge Infrastructure, the Wanfang databases, and the Chinese Scientific Journal Database. After screening the studies according to the inclusion and exclusion criteria, we summarized the neuroimaging mechanism of acupuncture on poststroke aphasia, as well as the utilization of acupuncture therapy and the methodological characteristics. …”
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Determining the feasibility of linked claims and vaccination data for a COVID-19 vaccine pharmacoepidemiological study in Germany—RiCO feasibility study protocol by Peter Ihle, Brigitte Keller-Stanislawski, Ingo Meyer, Nina Timmesfeld, Robin Denz, Katherina Meiszl, Katrin Scholz, Doris Oberle, Ursula Drechsel-Bäuerle, Hans H Diebner

“…The results of the feasibility study will be published in a suitable, peer-reviewed scientific journal. Results will also be presented to stakeholders from German statutory health insurances and government organisations.…”
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Meta-analysis and Trial Sequential Analysis for Therapeutic Eefficacy and Safety of Acupotomy and Acupuncture for Cervical Spondylotic Radiculopathy by Renpan ZHANG, Zhongbiao XIU, Jing LIU, Bin CHEN, Hong LIU, Hongjia ZHAO

“…Objective:To compare the therapeutic efficacy and safety between acupotomy and acupuncture for cervical spondylotic radiculopathy patients, to provide evidence for clinical practice.Methods:To search in the database, such as PubMed, Cochrane, China Biomedical Literature Database(CBM), China Knowledge Network Database(CNKI), Chinese Scientific Journal Database(VIP)and Wanfang Database. Clinical randomized controlled trials(RCTs)of acupotomy versus acupuncture with/without additional treatment for cervical spondylotic radiculopathy patients would be searched by two reachers independently. …”
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Enhanced Recovery after Intensive Care (ERIC): study protocol for a German stepped wedge cluster randomised controlled trial to evaluate the effectiveness of a critical care telehe... by Ulrich Mansmann, Claudia Spies, Ursula Marschall, Reinhard Busse, Christine Adrion, Bjoern Weiss, Nicolas Paul, Elke Berger, Jörg Caumanns, Simone Rosseau

“…The results will be published in a peer-reviewed scientific journal and presented at international conferences. …”
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Meta Analysis of Clinical Efficacy of Traditional Chinese Medicine Compounds of Huoxue Yangyin in the Treatment of Vocal Cord Polyp after Surgery by GE Xiaoni, ZHU Ling, SONG Ruohui, TU Yanhong, ZHENG Rixin

“…ObjectiveTo evaluate the clinical efficacy and safety of the traditional Chinese medicine compounds "Huoxue Yangyin" for promoting blood circulation and nourishing Yin in the treatment of postoperative discomfort of vocal cord polyp by Metaanalysis.MethodsData were searched from the databases of China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI), Chinese Scientific Journal Database (VIP) ,Wanfang Database (Wanfang Data), China Biomedical Literature Database, PubMed, Embase, Web of science,Springer and Cochrane Library,etc. …”
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Meta Analysis of Efficacy and Safety of Moxibustion on Neurogenic Bladder after Spinal Cord Injury by Xueqi HAN, Huirong HUANG, Zhongbiao XIU, Jingling WU, Qinyu LIU, Shaofang MIAO, Xiaona YAN

“…Objective:To evaluate the efficacy and safety of moxibustion in the treatment of neurogenic bladder (NB) after spinal cord injury (SCI) by Meta analysis, so as to provide evidence-based basis for improving the prognosis of NB after SCI.Methods:Data were searched from the databases of PubMed, Cochrane Library, Web of science, EMbase, OVID, China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI), China Biomedical Literature Database (CBMdisc), Wanfang Database (Wanfang Data) and Chinese Scientific Journal Database (VIP). The patients with NB after SCI were included in the randomized controlled trial (RCT) who were treated with moxibustion at home and abroad. …”
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