Comparison of acupuncture intervention from the acute phase or the non-acute phase in patients with peripheral facial paralysis: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The optimal timing of acupuncture intervention in peripheral facial paralysis (PFP) remains uncertain. This study compared the effectiveness of acupuncture administered during the acute versus non-acute phases of PFP.

Methods

A systematic search of eight databases was conducted for relevant literature published from inception until July 1, 2025. This study included randomized controlled trials (RCTs) that met the predetermined inclusion criteria. The evaluated outcomes encompassed the clinical effective rate, House-Brackmann Facial Nerve Grading Scale (H-B scale), Facial Disability Index (FDI), cure time, Portmann Simple Score Scale (Portmann score), and non-cure rate at 1-month follow-up. Study selection and data extraction were performed independently by two rev

SUBMITTER: Zhang L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12685712 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature