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ArticleMedicine2020

Efficacy of neural stem cell transplantation for the treatment of patients with spinal cord injury: A protocol of systematic review and meta-analysis.

Hua-Yu Tang, Yu-Zhi Li, Zhao-Chen Tang, Lu-Yao Wang, Tian-Shu Wang, Fernando Araujo

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Article in Medicine, 2020. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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6 authors.

Hua-Yu TangSecond Ward of Orthopedics Department.
Yu-Zhi LiDepartment of Urology, First Affiliated Hospital of Jiamusi University.
Zhao-Chen TangSchool of Clinical Medicine, Jiamusi University, Jiamusi, China.
Lu-Yao WangSchool of Clinical Medicine, Jiamusi University, Jiamusi, China.
Tian-Shu WangSecond Ward of Orthopedics Department.
Fernando AraujoUniversity of Bristol, Bristol, UK.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundThe aim of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of neural stem cell transplantation (NSCT) for the treatment of patients with spinal cord injury (SCI).

methodsAll potential randomized controlled trials (RCTs) on NSCT in the treatment of patients with SCI will be searched from the following electronic databases: Cochrane Library, MEDILINE, EMBASE, Web of Science, Scopus, CBM, WANGFANG, and CNKI. We will search all electronic databases from their initiation to the January 31, 2020 in spite of language and publication date. Two contributors will independently select studies from all searched literatures, extract data from included trials, and evaluate study quality for all eligible RCTs using Cochrane risk of bias tool, respectively. Any confusion will be resolved by consulting contributor and a consensus will be reached. We will utilize RevMan 5.3 software to pool the data and to conduct the data analysis.

resultsThis study will summarize the most recent RCTs to investigate the efficacy and safety of NSCT in the treatment of patients with SCI.

conclusionThis study will provide evidence to assess the efficacy and safety of NSCT in the treatment of patients with SCI at evidence-based medicine level. SYSTEMATIC REVIEW REGISTRATION: PROSPERO CRD42020173792.

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Neural Stem CellsHumansMeta-Analysis as TopicRandomized Controlled Trials as TopicResearch DesignSpinal Cord InjuriesStem Cell TransplantationSystematic Reviews as Topic

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PMID32384508
PMCPMC7220044

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