Acupuncture for insomnia symptoms in hypertensive patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

In the realm of pain management, traditional Chinese medicine, specifically acupuncture, has garnered increasing attention. This meta-analysis pioneers the evaluation of acupuncture's effectiveness in treating insomnia among hypertensive patients.

Methods

We conducted a comprehensive search across several databases-PubMed, Web of Science, Cochrane Library, WANFANG, China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI), Sinomed, and the Chinese Journal of Science and Technology (VIP). Additionally, forward and backward articles of studies published from the inception of these databases until 10 September 2023, were reviewed. This systematic review and meta-analysis included all randomized controlled trials (RCTs) focusing on acupuncture for insomnia in hypertensive patients,

SUBMITTER: Zhang J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10910107 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature