Acupuncture for acute ischemic stroke: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Assess the safety and effectiveness of acupuncture for acute ischemic stroke (AIS).

Methods

We conducted a comprehensive search across the PubMed, Cochrane Library, Embase, Web of Science, China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI), China Science and Technology Journal Database (VIP), Wanfang, and SinoMed databases from their inception until October 3, 2023. Two reviewers screened eligible randomized controlled trials (RCTs) according to criteria and extracted data using a pre-established form. Cochrane tool was used for risk of bias assessment, and Revman 5.3 was used for subsequent meta-analysis. The GRADE tool will be used to assess the quality of evidence.

Results

Thirty-one RCTs were included, involving 3604 patients. Meta-analysis showed that compa

SUBMITTER: Huang S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11646781 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature