The efficacy and safety of acupuncture in the treatment of sudden sensorineural hearing loss: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Despite numerous pharmacological and therapeutic options for sudden sensorineural hearing loss(SSNHL), treatment remains challenging due to various side effects and suboptimal efficacy. Acupuncture, as a complementary and alternative therapy, has achieved some success in this field. The objective of this study was to systematically evaluate the efficacy and safety of acupuncture for SSNHL, and to seek robust evidence-based medical evidence for the therapeutic effect of acupuncture.

Methods

The following databases were searched: PubMed, EMbase, Cochrane Library, China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI), Wanfang Data Knowledge Service Platform, VIP Information Database, and China Biomedical Literature Database (SinoMed) up to September 1, 2024. The quality of

SUBMITTER: Ren W 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11638606 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature