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141. Effective Health Care (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/TND_0215_01-06-2010.pdf
     January 01, 2010 - Document Completion Date: 8-13-10 1 Results of Topic Selection Process & Next Steps  Treatment … Nominator: Individual Nomination Summary: The nominator questions whether there are any effective treatments … No recent systematic review or practice guidelines were identified that address the treatment of RLS … Because of the numerous treatments that are FDA approved or available off-label for this condition, … any harms of these treatments, particularly in specific subpopulations such as elderly patients.

142. Effective Health Care (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/TND_0352_09-22-2010.pdf
     January 01, 2010 - Date: 03-19-12 1 Results of Topic Selection Process & Next Steps  Perinatal depression treatment … of depression with antidepressants and other therapies during preconception and pregnancy. … with antidepressants; use of other treatments, including cognitive behavioral therapy, other counseling … Potential harms and benefits of depression treatment must be weighed against the potential harms of …  A review addressing perinatal depression treatment will be a good companion to an in-process

143. Disposition of Comments for CER 165 Fecal Incontinence (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/fecal-incontinence_disposition-comments.pdf
     March 21, 2016 - The majority of the pharmacologic methods evaluated, meaning the topical medications are almost never … Treatments for FI are imperfect and treatment combinations are common. … Combination therapy with biofeedback, loperamide, and stool-bulking agents is effective for the treatment … engaging patients in a conversation about risks and benefits of each therapeutic option is important … We agree that some treatments (such as topical medications) are rarely used because evidence shows

144. bipolar-disorder-treatment-protocol-140623 (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/bipolar-disorder-treatment_research-protocol.pdf
     June 23, 2014 - We separated physically-based somatic treatments, such as electroconvulsive therapy, into a third category … How do pharmacologic treatments (monotherapy or combination therapies) affect patient centered outcomes … How do pharmacologic treatments (monotherapy or combination therapies) affect patient centered outcomes … How do somatic treatments (electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS)) … and social rhythm therapy • Psychoeducation • Chronotherapy Somatic treatment treatment • Electroconvulsive

145. Disposition of Comments for Treatments for Fibromyalgia in Adult Subgroups (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/fibromyalgia_disposition-comments.pdf
     January 26, 2015 - Similar concerns about lack of mind/body therapies (ref Mist, SD, Complementary and alternative exercise … TEP Reviewer 2 ES Results Under psychological therapies, there are 5 mindfulness based stress reduction … and/or available in the US with this restriction is remote, especially for conventional medical therapies … content will be informative to policy and make it clear that there is no data to support some clinical therapeutic … Response Peer Reviewer 2 General Given the paucity of data about the topic and the nature of the therapeutic

146. Disposition of Comments Report for Evaluation and Treatment of Cryptorchidism (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/undescended-testicle_disposition-comments.pdf
     December 11, 2012 - Peer Reviewer #6 Executive Summary Page 10, Line 39: With regard to hormonal therapy, this treatment … There are no approved hormonal treatments for UDT, either to stimulate testicular descent or to improve … What is the comparative effectiveness of surgical therapies (one-stage vs. twostage, laparoscopic vs … Unfortunately, we did not encounter any reports that met our inclusion criteria comparing treatments … Peer Reviewer #3 General This is a generally useful review of the current diagnostic and therapeutic

147. Effective Health Care (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/TND_0359_10-15-2010.pdf
     January 01, 2010 - Patients with multiple sclerosis or clinically isolated syndrome Intervention(s): Disease-modifying therapies … for delay of relapse and disability, treatments to address symptoms of multiple sclerosis, including … pharmaceutical and non-pharmaceutical treatments Comparator(s): Comparative effectiveness of disease-modifying … therapies, comparative Diagnosis and Treatment of Multiple Sclerosis Nomination Summary Document … There is no cure for MS; treatments aim to reduce the frequency and hasten recovery from relapses and

148. Effective Health Care (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/TND_0094_04-09-2009.pdf
     January 01, 2009 - for autism including occupational, speech, and physical therapies and drug effectiveness. … Areas of interest from the second nominator include combined treatments, effectiveness of early interventions … Understanding the combined effectiveness of medical and behavioral treatments a. … treatment plus a pharmacological treatment versus pharmacological treatment alone in reducing depressive … clear that there is a real need for synthesized research that evaluates the evidence base for various treatments

149. Cervical Degenerative Disease Treatment (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/product/pdf/cervical-degenerative-protocol.pdf
     January 12, 2022 - (e.g., radiofrequency ablation, exercise, physical therapy, heat therapy) with … Based on the comments made during the public posting of the KQs, we added KQ2 to address add-on therapies … In patients with cervical degenerative disease, what are the comparative effectiveness and harms of therapies … Treatments for Acute Pain: A Systematic Review. … Nonopioid Pharmacologic Treatments for Chronic Pain.

150. Effective Health Care (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/TND_0075_03-10-2009.pdf
     January 01, 2009 - The nominator specifically mentions Remicade, Imuran, anti-inflammatories, and biologic therapies for … the treatment and management of Crohn’s disease. … Comparator(s): Comparisons of the above pharmacologic treatments. … What treatments or therapies, alone or in conjunction with one another, provide the highest rate of … , and the person’s response to previous medical treatments.

151. Effective Health Care (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/TND_0365_10-28-2010.pdf
     January 01, 2010 - The nominator expressed interest in how the effectiveness of treatments may differ by factors such as … initiation, patient preferences and therapeutic values, and demographic characteristics; and whether … psychotherapy (including groupings of trauma-focused vs. not), to include complementary and alternative therapies … pharmacotherapy, general and specific types of psychotherapy (including complementary and alternative therapies … initiation, patient preferences and therapeutic values, and demographic characteristics).

152. Effective Health Care (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/TND_0351_05-10-2010.pdf
     January 01, 2010 - and associated abnormalities and their impact on treatment and outcomes. … cryptorchidism (undescended testicle) Intervention(s): diagnostic methods (imaging, laparoscopy), hormone therapy … , surgical therapy, specific surgical techniques, early treatment, follow-up care, counseling of patient … of treatment, medical therapies, different surgical techniques Outcome(s): diagnostic ability … uncertainty regarding appropriate diagnostic approaches for cryptorchidism as well as appropriate therapeutic

153. Effective Health Care (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/TND_0108_05-24-2009.pdf
     January 01, 2009 - Completion Date: 1-12-10 1 Results of Topic Selection Process & Next Steps  Acute migraine treatment … IV Benadryl, Toradol, and Reglan in an emergency department or clinical setting for acute migraine treatment … has been effective in treating migraines in patients and would like to see evidence supporting this treatment …  There appears to be significant clinical uncertainty surrounding acute migraine treatment in …  A review specifically focused on the treatment combination posed by the nominator would not be

154. TND-0775-150722 (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/TND-0775-150722.pdf
     May 12, 2015 - Comparator(s): Non-pharmacological treatments; all other treatment options/variations (e.g., different … , electroconvulsive therapy). … Improvement Program [ATIP]), and somatic therapies such as electroconvulsive therapy, or transcranial … therapies can be high. … treatment).

155. Untitled (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/TND-0645-151012.pdf
     August 05, 2015 - Also, understanding modifiers of treatment and treatment pathways can help to optimize choices for patients … Decreased medication side effects; decreased unintended consequences/harms associated with therapies … What are modifiers of treatment and treatment pathways that can help to optimize choices for patients … , including pharmacologic, psychosocial/behavioral (e.g., cognitive behavioral therapy), and complementary … An updated synthesis of treatment options can help to inform clinical decision-making.

156. Effective Health Care (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/TND_0477_11-01-2011.pdf
     January 01, 2011 - Nonpharmacologic therapies: cardiovascular exercise; cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT); massage therapy … ; lifestyle interventions; mind-body therapies; acupuncture Comparator(s): Above interventions … unknown and because risk factors for fibromyalgia are not well-understood, no curative or preventive treatments … therapies, and complementary and alternative (CAM) treatments … or guideline that describes the comparative effectiveness of all available treatments for this condition

157. Topic Brief: Updating Pharmacotherapy for Adults with Alcohol Use Disorders in Outpatient Settings (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/nt_docs/topic-brief-updating-pharmacotherapy.pdf
     September 30, 2022 - for AUDs (e.g., behavioral counseling, cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational enhancement therapy … prospective cross-sectional study also examined the effectiveness of Disulfiram and Naltrexone dual therapy … / /drug therapy Pharmacotherapy OR pharmacologic From original review Naltrexone/ Acamprosate … "[MeSH Terms] OR "drug therapy"[MeSH Subheading] OR ("naltrexone"[MeSH Terms] OR "naltrexone"[All Fields … the effectiveness of these treatments m...

158. Executive Summary_Pharmacologic and Nonpharmacologic Treatments for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder: 2024 Update of the Evidence Base for the PTSD Trials Standardized Data Repository (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/ptsd-5-final-report-update-2024-executive-summ.pdf
     January 01, 2024 - Executive Summary_Pharmacologic and Nonpharmacologic Treatments for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder: 2024 … is designed to provide a broad range of stakeholders with up-to-date, comprehensive data on PTSD treatment … the previous AHRQ report1 by identifying and abstracting data from newly published RCTs examining treatment … elements that were infrequently reported include the duration of PTSD diagnosis or symptoms, number of treatment-naïve … that allows clinical, research, education, and policy stakeholders to understand current research on treatment

159. Topic Coming Back CER 28 DMARDs in Children with JIA NSD _SJ Clean (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/juvenile-arthritis-dmards_overview.pdf
     March 27, 2014 - In childrena with JIA,b does treatment with DMARDs,c compared to conventional treatment (i.e., NSAIDs … d Conventional treatments evaluated are: betamethasone, triamcinolone acetonide, triamcinolone hexacetonide … comparisons of one DMARD versus another, rather than on comparisons of DMARDs versus conventional treatments … Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory Rheumatology Module (PedsQL-RM) Composite measures of response to therapy … of Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis: Recommendations for the Medical Therapy of Children with Systemic

160. Effective Health Care (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/TND_0128_07-01-2009.pdf
     January 01, 2009 - of Topic Selection Process & Next Steps  Generic versus brand name antiepileptic drugs for the treatment … of epilepsy will be addressed as part of a larger in-process systematic review on treatment of epilepsy … Nomination Summary: The nominator is interested in the use of generic medications for the treatment … In addition, many states include these drugs in their narrow therapeutic index laws. … The EHC Program has initiated a systematic review of epilepsy treatment which will include the issue