Tag Archives: Randomised Controlled Trial

Objectives: To compare the clinical effect on Bell’s facial palsy in the acute stage between the staging comprehensive treatment with acupuncture-moxibustion and western medication. Methods: Sixty patients with Bell’s facial palsy in the acute stage were randomly divided into an observation group and a control group, with 30 cases in each one. …

Background: Neuropsychiatric symptoms (NPSs) of Parkinson’s disease have received increasing attention, but effective treatment options remain limited. Acupuncture may have clinical benefits for NPSs in PD patients, but high-quality evidence supporting this possibility still needs to be discovered. Therefore, we conducted a meta-analysis to evaluate the effect of acupuncture treatment on …

Purpose: The number of clinical reports of acupuncture therapy in chronic kidney disease is gradually increasing. This systematic review and meta-analysis aim to examine the therapeutic role of acupuncture therapy in kidney function and common symptoms in chronic kidney disease patients. Methods: We searched Embase, PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, China National …

This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to comprehensively evaluate the effectiveness of electroacupuncture for patients with anxiety. Randomised controlled trials (RCTs) on the treatment of anxiety by electroacupuncture up to November 2022 were searched and collected from nine databases. Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale (HAMA), self-rating anxiety scale (SAS), and adverse …

Background: Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) of acupuncture for myasthenia gravis (MG) were searched and the efficacy of acupuncture in the treatment of myasthenia gravis was evaluated by meta-analysis. Methods: We searched for RCTs in six main electronic databases, and collected RCTs of acupuncture treatment for myasthenia gravis from database creation to 28 …

Introduction: Transcutaneous electrical acupoint stimulation (TEAS) has been proposed for postoperative urinary retention (POUR). This meta-analysis evaluated the effect of transcutaneous electrical acupoint stimulation in preventing postoperative urinary retention. Methods: Databases were searched until February 6, 2023. Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) about transcutaneous electrical acupoint stimulation for preventing postoperative urinary retention were …

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to explore the effect of Baduanjin qigong on improving lung function and postoperative quality of life of patients with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) and to find an effective home-based pulmonary rehabilitation method. Methods: A randomised controlled trial was carried out from July 2019 to …

Introduction: Optimal treatment strategies for post-stroke dysphagia remain to be explored. Electroacupuncture has attracted widespread attention due to its simplicity, cheapness, and safety. However, the efficacy of electroacupuncture in the treatment of post-stroke dysphagia lacks high-level evidence-based medical support. This study aimed to systematically evaluate the clinical value of electroacupuncture in …

Background: Chronic prostatitis is a common condition that affects many individuals. Previous clinical trials have explored the use of moxibustion as a potential treatment for chronic prostatitis. However, the evidence on the effectiveness of moxibustion for chronic prostatitis remains limited. Therefore, this study aimed to comprehensively assess the effects of moxibustion …

Diabetic foot ulcers are the prevalent complication of diabetes mellitus, frequently culminating in arteriosclerosis of the lower extremities and consequent development of chronic wounds. The effectiveness of electroacupuncture (EA) as therapeutic intervention for promoting wound healing in this particular group of patients has been comprehensively assessed in this study. A …