Update evidence of effectiveness on pain relieving of cupping therapy: a systematic review and Meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To update the current best evidence on the effectiveness and safety of cupping therapy in pain management.

Methods

The protocol of this systematic review was registered at PROSPERO (CRD42021261308). An updated literature searching in 7 databases was conducted from January 2014 to January 2023. Two authors extracted data and assessed the risk of bias independently. Statistical analysis was performed using RevMan 5.4.1 software (Cochrane Collaboration, London, UK). Meta-analysis with a random effect model was conducted when there was no serious statistical heterogeneity among trials (I2≤75%). Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development, and Evaluation was also conducted to assess the quality of evidence.

Results

Seventy-two trials with 5720 parti

SUBMITTER: Yiying W 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11955767 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature