Comparative efficacy of different acupuncture therapies on cancer-related insomnia: protocol for a systematic review and network meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Cancer-related insomnia (CRI), as a common complication in cancer survivors, may further lead to depression, anxiety and other symptoms. Acupuncture therapy is a promising therapeutic strategy for CRI. The effectiveness of acupuncture therapy on CRI has been validated by several relevant meta-analyses. Questions remain, however, including which acupuncture regimen is optimal. We aim to conduct the first network meta-analysis to compare different acupuncture therapies, rank their effectiveness and assess which approach could be optimal for treatment of CRI.

Methods and analysis

A comprehensive search of PubMed, Cochrane Library, Web of Science, Embase, China National Knowledge Infrastructure, Wanfang Database, VIP Database (China Science and Technology Journal Da

SUBMITTER: Chen L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9743408 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature