Network meta-analysis of acupuncture for tinnitus.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To provide evidence for medical management of tinnitus based on an assessment of the evidence concerning the effectiveness of acupuncture as a treatment for tinnitus using network meta-analysis (NMA).

Methods

We conducted a systematic literature review by searching 8 national and international databases (inception to February 2023) for randomized controlled trials (RCTs) for tinnitus. Only RCTs that recruited participants aged over 18 and diagnosed with tinnitus, and that evaluated acupuncture or acupuncture in combination with conventional western medical therapy were included. We used response rate and tinnitus handicap inventory (THI) to examine efficacy. We conducted NMA with random effects, and the rate ratio or mean difference with its 95% credible interval w

SUBMITTER: Ji L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10545278 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature