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KMID : 1155620200150010065
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Journal of Korea CHUNA Manual Medicine for Spine & Nerves
2020 Volume.15 No. 1 p.65 ~ p.74
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Chuna Manual Therapy for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia: A Systematic Review
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Jeon Cheon-Hoo
Park Na-Ri
Lee Ye-Ji
Cho Chung-Sik
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Abstract
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Objectives : This study aimed to evaluate the randomized controlled clinical trials (RCTs) analyzing the effectiveness of Chuna manual therapy (CMT) for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).
Methods : Among the literature published until May 2020, a literature search was carried out using 10 electronic databases using related keywords to identify all RCTs that applied CMT for the treatment of BPH. The Cochrane risk of bias tool was used to assess the methodological quality of each RCT.
Results : Five RCTs met our inclusion criteria and were included in the analysis. These studies showed that CMT had no positive results compared to herbal medication. However, positive results were shown in terms of an increased efficacy rate, reduced international prostate symptom scores, and increased maximum flow rate when CMT was combined with acupuncture or herbal medication.
Conclusions : Based on the analysis, this review has limited evidence of CMT being beneficial in the treatment of BPH. Therefore, further investigation is required using well-designed RCTs to support the effectiveness of CMT and to obtain higher evidence.
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KEYWORD
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Chuna manual therapy, Benign prostatic hyperplasia, Systematic review
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