Acupuncture combined with mouse nerve growth factor in the treatment of peripheral facial palsies: systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Peripheral facial palsies (PFP) had been listed as a dominant disease of acupuncture. Numerous researchers had utilized acupuncture in conjunction with mouse nerve growth factor (mNGF) for PFP. However, there is little relevant systematic and standardized evidence-based medicine, and the efficacy of this treatment modality is currently controversial.

Objective

To systematically evaluate the clinical efficacy of acupuncture combined with mNGF for PFP.

Methods

We systematically searched seven databases from their inception to 10 May 2024 to identify relevant randomized controlled trials (RCTs). The Cochrane Risk of Bias tool was used to evaluate the quality of the included literature, RevMan 5.4 software was used to test for heterogeneity, Stata v.15. SE soft

SUBMITTER: Hu Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12425716 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature