Traditional Chinese medicine in the management of diabetic foot ulcers: an overview of meta-analyses.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The global rise in diabetic foot ulcer (DFU) complications necessitates more effective therapeutic strategies. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has been increasingly explored as a potential adjunctive therapy for DFU management. This umbrella review synthesizes evidence from meta-analyses to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of TCM interventions.

Methods

A systematic search of PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science was conducted through May 2025. Eligible meta-analyses were selected based on predefined criteria, and methodological quality was appraised using the AMSTAR 2 tool.

Results

Eleven meta-analyses, encompassing 44 datasets and reporting pooled effect sizes for seven clinical outcomes, were included. The TCM interventions analyzed were both topical

SUBMITTER: Xiong X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12487019 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature