Moxibustion for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

This review aimed at systematically evaluating the efficacy and safety of moxibustion for chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS).

Methods

Relevant trials were searched in seven digital databases up to January 2021. After literature screening, data extraction, and literature quality evaluation, the included studies were meta-analyzed using RevMan 5.4 software. The evidence level was assessed using the Grading of Recommendations, Assessment, Development, and Evaluation (GRADE).

Results

Fifteen studies involving 1030 CFS participants were included. Meta-analyses showed a favorable effect of moxibustion on the total effective rate compared with acupuncture (OR = 4.58, 95%CI = [2.85, 7.35], P < 0.00001) and drugs (OR = 6.36, 95%CI = [3.48, 11.59], P < 0.000

SUBMITTER: You J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8601810 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature