Protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis of pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions for chronic pain management in chronic kidney disease
This review seeks to deliver a thorough evaluation of pain management strategies for people living with CKD. This systematic review is supported by the UK Kidney Association (UKKA), and findings will inform the upcoming UKKA guideline on symptoms management in people with CKD, alongside the other symptoms including itch, fatigue, and gastrointestinal symptoms. This review will aid clinicians in making well-informed decisions regarding pain management strategies, ensuring a balance between effectiveness and the specific risks associated with CKD.
Authors
- Babaniji Omosule
- Chi Peng Chan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0004-0633-3225)
- Courtney J. Lightfoot (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5855-4159)
- Ffion Curtis (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6843-8568)
- Daniel S. March (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1468-6918)
- Paul Gardner
- Sarah Jasat
- James O. Burton
- Jyoti Baharani
- Sherna F. Adenwalla
- Ellesha A. Smith
Institutions
- Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (GB)
- University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust (GB)
- University of Liverpool (GB)
- University of Leicester (GB)
- University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust (GB)
- Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust (GB)
- NIHR Leicester Biomedical Research Centre (GB)
Publication Details
- Journal
- PLoS ONE
- Published
- 2026-03-03
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0343969
- Primary Topic
- Dialysis and Renal Disease Management
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00