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Effectiveness comparisons of acupuncture for premature ejaculation: Protocol for a network meta-analysis
Hengheng Dai1,2, Haisong Li2, Jisheng Wang1,2
1Graduate School of Beijing University of Chinese Medicine.
Medicine
|February 1, 2019
Summary
This review synthesizes evidence on acupuncture for premature ejaculation, a common male sexual dysfunction. It compares acupuncture
Area of Science:
- Integrative and Complementary Medicine
- Men's Health
- Sexual Health
Background:
- Premature ejaculation (PE) is a prevalent male sexual dysfunction with often unsatisfactory treatment outcomes.
- Randomized clinical trials in China suggest acupuncture offers therapeutic benefits for PE.
- A comprehensive evaluation of acupuncture's efficacy and safety for PE is warranted.
Purpose of the Study:
- To systematically review and compare the efficacy and safety of acupuncture for treating premature ejaculation.
- To analyze outcomes including intravaginal ejaculation latency (IELT), Premature Ejaculation Diagnostic Tool (PEDT), Arab Premature Ejaculation Index (AIPE), and Premature Ejaculation Index (IPE).
Main Methods:
- Systematic literature search across multiple databases (PubMed, EMBASE, CBM, CNKI, etc.) up to October 31, 2018.
- Inclusion of published studies and gray literature, including unpublished meeting articles.
- Assessment of study quality and risk of bias using a standardized tool.
Main Results:
- This study will present a comprehensive synthesis of the existing evidence on acupuncture for premature ejaculation.
- The review will consolidate findings on acupuncture's effectiveness in improving various PE outcome measures.
Conclusions:
- The findings will provide updated evidence to support or refute the use of acupuncture for premature ejaculation.
- This review aims to inform clinical practice regarding the efficacy and safety of acupuncture as a PE treatment.
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