Acupuncture and related therapies for tension-type headache: a systematic review and network meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Tension-type headache (TTH) is one of the most common primary headaches. Several studies have confirmed the efficacy of acupuncture therapies for TTH, but it is uncertain which treatment is most effective.

Objective

This study aimed to compare the effectiveness and safety of different acupuncture therapies for TTH using Bayesian Network Meta-analysis to provide new ideas for treating TTH.

Methods

Nine databases were searched for randomized controlled trials (RCTs) about different acupuncture therapies for TTH up to December 1, 2022. The outcome indicators analyzed in our study were total effective rate, visual analog scale (VAS), headache frequency, and safety. Pairwise meta-analysis and risk of bias assessment were performed using Review Manager 5.4. Stata

SUBMITTER: Hu J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10325685 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature