Acupuncture for smoking cessation: an overview of systematic reviews.

ABSTRACT:

Background

An increasing number of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) investigated various forms of acupuncture for smoking cessation; however, their findings remain inconsistent, and substantial controversy persists regarding both its efficacy and safety.

Objectives

This overview aimed to synthesize the outcome evidence presented in existing systematic reviews (SRs) on acupuncture for smoking cessation, appraise the methodological quality of the included SRs, and re-evaluate the primary outcomes.

Methods

A comprehensive literature search was conducted in eight databases from inception to December 31, 2024, with no language restrictions. Two independent reviewers screened the eligible studies. The methodological quality of the included SRs was assessed using A Measur

SUBMITTER: Fan S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12852475 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature