Efficacy of non-pharmacological interventions for childhood asthma: a systematic review and network meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Childhood asthma is a prevalent chronic respiratory disease. While inhaled corticosteroids and β-agonists remain cornerstone treatments, growing evidence highlights the complementary role of non-pharmacological interventions in improving asthma outcomes. This study aimed to systematically evaluate the efficacy of diverse non-pharmacological approaches through a network meta-analysis (NMA).

Methods

Seven English and Chinese databases were searched from their inception to April 1, 2025, for randomized controlled trials (RCTs) related to non-pharmacological intervention in childhood asthma. The risk of bias was assessed using the Cochrane risk of bias tool (ROB). Network meta-analysis was conducted using R 4.2.0 and Stata 14.0 software.

Results

A total of 41 s

SUBMITTER: Zhang J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12613400 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature