30 October 2025 : Database Analysis
Implantable Ports vs Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters in Breast Cancer Chemotherapy: A Comprehensive Meta-Analysis
Weifei Chen A 1*, Danhua Wu BC 2, Zhenjun Tong EF 1, Yun Jiang EF 1, Yanan Hong E 1DOI: 10.12659/MSM.949000
Med Sci Monit 2025; 31:e949000
Table 2 Baseline characteristics of the included studies.
| Study identification | Geographical/ time context | Intervention groups | ROBINS-I | Jadad scale | GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pinelli et al 2024 | Italy/ 2019–2020 | PICC vs PICC-port (Total: 210) | Serious | N/A | Low |
| Utas et al 2025 (NCT01971021) | Sweden/ Not specified | PORT vs PICC (80 PORT, 78 PICC) | N/A | 6/8 | Moderate |
| Lefebvre et al 2015 | France/ 2010–2012 | PORT vs PICC (290 PORT, 158 PICC) | Low | N/A | Moderate |
| Clatot et al 2020 (NCT02095743) | France/ 2014–2018 | PORT vs PICC (127 PORT, 126 PICC) | N/A | 7/8 | Low |
| Clemons et al 2020 (NCT02632435) | Canada/ Not specified | PORT vs PICC (29 PICC, 27 PORT) | N/A | 6/8 | High |