Scalp Acupuncture for Acute Ischemic Stroke: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials

Scalp acupuncture (SA) is a commonly used therapeutic approach for stroke throughout China and elsewhere in the world. The objective of this study was to assess clinical efficacy and safety of SA for acute ischemic stroke. A systematical literature search of 6 databases was conducted to identify ran...

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Published in:Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine 2012-01, Vol.2012 (2012), p.1-9
Main Authors: Zheng, Guo-qing, Fang, Jian-Qiao, Lu, Lin, Lu, Ling-yan, Chen, Chao-yang, Fu, Deng-lei, Wang, Xiu-min, Shen, Jiangang, Wang, Yan, Xie, Cheng-long
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Language:English
Subjects:
Acupuncture
Chinese medicine
Clinical trials
Dysphagia
Epidemiology
Evidence-based medicine
Ischemia
Meta-analysis
Randomization
Review
Scalp
Statistical analysis
Stroke
Systematic review
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Summary:Scalp acupuncture (SA) is a commonly used therapeutic approach for stroke throughout China and elsewhere in the world. The objective of this study was to assess clinical efficacy and safety of SA for acute ischemic stroke. A systematical literature search of 6 databases was conducted to identify randomized controlled trials (RCTs) of SA for acute ischemic stroke compared with western conventional medicines (WCMs). All statistical analyses were performed by the Rev Man Version 5.0. Eight studies with 538 participants were included in the studies. The studies were deemed to have an unclear risk of bias based on the Cochrane Back Review Group. Compared with the WCM, 6 RCTs showed significant effects of SA for improving neurological deficit scores (P
ISSN:1741-427X
1741-4288
1741-4288
DOI:10.1155/2012/480950