Effectiveness of acupuncture on anxiety disorder: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials.

ABSTRACT:

Background

A number of studies have shown the positive effects of acupuncture on state anxiety. However, the efficacy of acupuncture in treating anxiety disorder remains unclear. This review and meta-analysis aimed to explore whether acupuncture has a positive effect on anxiety disorder.

Methods

Randomised controlled trials (RCTs) published in English and Chinese were found through various electronic databases, including PubMed, Scopus, the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, Embase, and the Chinese databases WanFang data, VIP Chinese Sci tech periodical database, and China National Knowledge Infrastructure. The primary outcome variable was extent of anxiety symptoms. The secondary outcomes included side effects and dropout rate. Effect sizes were pooled by rando

SUBMITTER: Yang XY 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7847562 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature