The effectiveness of catgut implantation at acupoints for allergic rhinitis: A protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Catgut implantation at acupoint (CIAA) is increasing used in allergic rhinitis therapy, and many studies have published that it is effective in the treatment of allergic rhinitis. However, it is controversy if CIAA can provide an evidence-based clinical benefit in the allergic rhinitis population.

Methods

We will go through 8 databases, and conduct a systematic review of CIAA and health-related outcomes in allergic rhinitis patients according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews. The primary objective is to assess the impact of Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines on clinical outcomes relevant to allergic rhinitis patients, such as effective rate, life-quality evaluation, and adverse events. Coch

SUBMITTER: Zhong J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6946449 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature