Acupuncture for protracted opioid abstinence syndrome: study protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Protracted opioid abstinence syndrome (POAS) refers to a series of physical discomforts and neuropsychiatric symptoms after discontinuation of opioid-type substances for a certain amount of time and is one of the main causes of relapse. Studies have shown that acupuncture is effective in the treatment of POAS. We plan to conduct this systematic review and meta-analysis to assess the efficacy and safety of acupuncture for POAS.

Methods and analysis

A comprehensive search of studies will be carried out in the following databases from inception to 31 January 2023: Web of Science, Embase, PubMed, Chinese Biology Medicine, China National Knowledge Infrastructure, Wan Fang Database and Chinese Scientific Journal Database (VIP). WHO International Clinical Trials Regist

SUBMITTER: Li T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10314547 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature