The dose-effect relationship between acupuncture and its effect on primary insomnia: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The benefits of acupuncture on primary insomnia (PI) have been well established in previous studies. However, different acupuncture dosages may lead to controversy over its efficacy. Therefore, this systematic review and meta-analysis was conducted to assess the relationship between the dose and efficacy of acupuncture for the treatment of PI.

Methods

Seven databases were searched from inception until May 30, 2024. The included randomized controlled trials (RCTs) with acupuncture for PI on the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) scores were divided into three categories according to the therapeutic dose of acupuncture (frequency, session, and course): low dosage, medium dosage, and high dosage. The correlation between the dose and the effect of treatment was ana

SUBMITTER: Zhang X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11847884 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature