Authors: Ura S, Ota K, Kai T, Sugano K, Narita M, Kitagawa T.
Abstract Summary
Network meta-analyses on exercise therapy for Parkinson’s disease show critically low methodological quality despite good reporting compliance. A review of 22 studies found none rated “high” quality, with major gaps in comprehensive literature searching (9% adherence) and study exclusion justification (5%). This disconnect between reporting standards and actual rigor undermines clinical reliability.
Why Brain? ๐ง
Most NMAs on exercise for Parkinson’s disease have critically low methodological quality, undermining clinical reliability despite good reporting scoresโurging stricter research standards.
Study Limitations:
Comprehensive literature searching was not adequately performed in most network meta-analyses.
Justification for excluded studies was rarely provided.
Financial transparency was largely absent from the included reviews.
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