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- This protocol will not be progressed to the review stage as it no longer meets Cochrane's methodological standards.
- This protocol will not be progressed to the review stage as there has been no progress with the review in XX months/years. New authors are being sought to take this topic forward.
- This protocol will not be progressed to a review because the topic is no longer considered a priority.
- To minimize research waste, this protocol will not be progressed to the review stage becasue because we are aware of another good-quality review on this topic already in progress/published (provide reference if applicable).
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