Clinical efficacy of electroacupuncture for urinary incontinence following spinal cord injury: a meta-analysis and trial sequential analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Urinary incontinence (UI) is a prevalent clinical manifestation in spinal cord injury (SCI) patients, occurring in approximately 70% of these individuals. This systematic review aims to comprehensively evaluate the research evidence on electroacupuncture (EA) for UI after SCI, assess its clinical efficacy and safety, and provide a reference for clinical practice.

Method

Eight databases were searched for randomized controlled trials (RCTs) published from inception to May 20th, 2025. RCTs comparing EA (with or without conventional rehabilitation, CR) to CR alone for managing UI after SCI were included. Data were analyzed using R version 3.6.3. In accordance with PRISMA-2020 guidelines, two reviewers independently extracted data and assessed the risk of bias using the C

SUBMITTER: Zhang PY 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12512171 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature