A meta analysis of the acupoint catgut embedding in the treatment of functional constipation.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To evaluate the efficacy and safety of acupoint embedding for FC by meta-analysis, in order to provide evidence-based medical evidence for clinical practice.

Methods

A comprehensive literature search was conducted in China National Knowledge Infrastructure, WanFang, VIP, PubMed, Web of Science and The Cochrane Library for randomised controlled trials (RCTs) on ACE for FC published from inception to November 2024. The included studies were assessed for quality using the modified Jadad scale, and statistical analysis was performed using RevMan 5.4.1 and Stata BE 17.

Results

A total of 23 studies involving 1,794 patients were included. The meta-analysis showed that the total effective rate of ACE was significantly higher compared with oral Western medicine (odd

SUBMITTER: Zhao Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12404950 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature