Bloodletting at the ear apex for acute stroke: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Stroke is a major cause of death and disability worldwide. Despite innovative developments in acute stroke treatment techniques in modern society, many stroke survivors still experience complications, leading to a demand for complementary and alternative medicines, including traditional medicine. Bloodletting at the ear apex (BLEA) is a nonpharmacological intervention used for various diseases, including acute stroke, in traditional medicine in East Asian countries, including China and Korea. This study aimed to evaluate the clinical efficacy of BLEA for acute stroke recovery.

Methods

We searched PubMed, Embase, CENTRAL, AMED, CNKI, KoreaMed, ScienceOn, and OASIS databases for randomized controlled trials (RCTs) evaluating the effect of BLEA on acute stroke recove

SUBMITTER: Kim M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11630970 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature