Current state of research on acupuncture for the treatment of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis: A scoping review.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To provide an overview of the range and characteristics of existing evidence, research gaps, and future research priorities in treating amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) with acupuncture.

Method

Clinical studies on acupuncture treatment for ALS were searched in 9 databases and two websites. Two independent researchers screened the literature according to the inclusion and exclusion criteria; extracted the demographic data, interventions, and significant findings of the studies; and comprehensively analyzed the characteristics and limitations of the included articles.

Results

A total of 2,326 studies were retrieved, of which 92 were included. Most of the studies were conducted in China, with the number increasing over time. Study designs included case repor

SUBMITTER: Peng S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9669253 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature