Cardiovascular effects of auricular stimulation -a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled clinical trials.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The number of randomized controlled trials using auricular stimulation (AS) such as transauricular vagus nerve stimulation, or other auricular electrostimulation or auricular acupuncture or acupressure, in experimental and clinical settings, has increased markedly over the last three decades. This systematic review focusses on cardiovascular effects of auricular stimulation.

Methods and analysis

The following databases were searched: MEDLINE (PubMed), EMBASE, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL), ISI Web of Science, and Scopus Database. RCTs were reviewed that had been published in English and European languages. Data collection and analysis was conducted by two reviewers independently. Quality and risk assessment of included studies was perfor

SUBMITTER: Hua K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10505819 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature