Systematic Reviews
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World J Clin Urol. Nov 24, 2014; 3(3): 364-369
Published online Nov 24, 2014. doi: 10.5410/wjcu.v3.i3.364
Table 1 Study designs
Ref.No. of patientsStudy designLength of studyControl groupLength of follow up
Gelbard et al[22]31ProspectiveMean of 22 mo per patientNone9.8 mo (mean)
Gelbard et al[23]49Double blind, RCT3 moPlacebo3 mo
Jordan[24]25Prospective9 moNoneNone
Gelbard et al[25]147Double blind, RCTUp to 18 wkPlaceboNone
Gelbard et al[26]832Double blind, RCTUp to 52 wkPlaceboNone