Effectiveness of manual interventions on overall symptoms, pain and quality of life in patients with chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy: a systematic review and meta-analysis - PubMed
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- The study evaluates manual interventions (massage therapy, reflexology, acupressure) for chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN).
- 11 randomized controlled trials (RCTs) involving 646 patients were analyzed.
- Manual interventions showed improvement in quality of life, sensory, and motor symptoms.
- High heterogeneity was noted in overall CIPN symptoms and pain outcomes.
- Evidence suggests potential benefits but should be interpreted cautiously due to bias and variability.