Efficacy and Safety of Acupuncture for Post-COVID-19 Insomnia: Protocol for a Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a profound global impact, leading to a range of persistent sequelae referred to as post-COVID-19 condition or "long COVID" that continue to affect patients worldwide. Among these sequelae, post-COVID-19 insomnia (PCI) has emerged as a significant issue. Conventional treatments, including cognitive behavioral therapy and pharmacological interventions, face limitations such as variable efficacy, potential side effects, and substantial costs. Recently, acupuncture has gained traction due to its efficacy, cost-effectiveness, and safety profile.

Objective

This study aims to conduct a meta-analysis and systematic review evaluating the efficacy and safety of acupuncture for the treatment of PCI to delineate the optimal modality, intervention

SUBMITTER: Li Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11914848 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature