Acupuncture-related therapies for post-stroke pain management: a scoping review and evidence map.

ABSTRACT: Post-stroke pain (PSP) is a common symptom among patients with stroke, and acupuncture-related therapies can provide pain relief. This study aimed to summarize the current status of research by mapping the evidence from clinical research on acupuncture therapies for PSP, to identify existing gaps, and to provide a foundation for future research. A systematic search was conducted of eight databases for randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and systematic reviews/meta-analyses (SRs/MAs), from database inception to October 22, 2024. The characteristics of the RCTs, including publication profiles, study populations, intervention protocols, and outcome measures, were analyzed and explained with a combination of text and graphics. The methodological quality of RCTs and SRs/MAs was evaluated using

SUBMITTER: Zhou Z 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12365601 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature