BPC-157 as an Emerging Therapy in Orthopedic Sports Medicine: A Systematic Review
35 of 36 included studies were preclinical and only one was clinical; preclinical signals were promising but human evidence was extremely sparse.
What this study tells us
This study reviewed or combined evidence from multiple studies. It can show the overall direction of a field, but its conclusion still depends on the quality and relevance of the studies it included.
Published BPC-157 studies relevant to orthopaedic/sports medicine
36 included studies (not 36 recruited participants)
35 of 36 included studies were preclinical and only one was clinical; preclinical signals were promising but human evidence was extremely sparse.
Heterogeneous preclinical models; very limited human evidence; publication bias possible.
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Key result
35 of 36 included studies were preclinical and only one was clinical; preclinical signals were promising but human evidence was extremely sparse.