Effectiveness and safety of acupuncture and related therapies for pediatric asthma: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

This study aims to investigate the efficacy and safety of acupuncture and related therapies as an adjunct to standard treatment (ST) in children with asthma.

Methods

Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) comparing acupuncture combined with ST versus ST alone for pediatric asthma have been included. 8 databases and 3 clinical trial registries were searched, with the search completed up to January 31, 2025. The risk of bias in the included studies was assessed using the Risk of Bias 2 (RoB 2) tool. Data from the included studies were analyzed using R software version 4.4.2. The quality of evidence was evaluated using the Grades of Recommendations, Assessment, Development, and Evaluation (GRADE) approach.

Results

A total of 16 randomized controlled trials involv

SUBMITTER: Wang J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12307200 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature