Efficacy of acupuncture for primary osteoporosis: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Primary osteoporosis (POP) is a common metabolic bone disorder that has a devastating effect on their quality of life in patients. Acupuncture, a traditional Chinese therapy, has been used to treat osteoporosis for over 2000 years. This study aimed to determine the efficacy of acupuncture in treating POP compared to conventional medicine or placebo.

Methods

We searched for potentially relevant studies in PubMed, Web of Science, Embase, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, China National Knowledge Infrastructure, China Biology Medicine disc, Wanfang database and ClinicalTrials.gov up to December 20, 2024. Randomized controlled trials investigating treatment of POP for which acupuncture was administered as a stand-alone treatment or combined with conventi

SUBMITTER: Ma T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11786478 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature