Effect of electroacupuncture on restless legs syndrome (RLS) in hemodialysis patients: A protocol for systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is frequent in dialysis patients and occurs predominantly in its most severe forms. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the effects of electroacupuncture (EA) in hemodialysis patients with RLS by heart rate variability (HRV) monitor.

Methods

One hundred twelve subjects who were hemodialysis patients with RLS will be divided into 2 groups: experimental and control. Each subject will receive the treatment relevant to their group 2 times a week for 4 weeks. After 4 weeks of treatment the subject will enter a 2-week washout period, after which the subjects will switch groups. Measurements will include HRV recordings, International Restless Legs Syndrome Rating Scale (IRLSRS) and Insomnia Severity Index (ISI).

Result

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SUBMITTER: Chen JM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7738042 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature