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Article History

Received: 29 October 2024

Accepted: 3 September 2025

First Online: 30 September 2025

Declarations

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: The study was approved by the Ethics Committee for Epidemiological Studies of Tokyo Healthcare University, Tokyo, Japan (number: 023 − 01; April 20, 2023, and 023-01R1; August 22, 2023). It was previously registered in the Clinical Trials Registry of University hospital Medical Information Network in Japan (UMIN000051329). In accordance with the Declaration of Helsinki, a written explanation of the study objectives and methods was provided. Additionally, protection of data anonymity and voluntary participation were guaranteed. Participation in the study was voluntary and written informed consent was received before the start of the data collection.

: Not applicable.

: The authors declare no competing interests.