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Xu JP, Ouyang QW, Shao MJ, Ke H, Du H, Xu SC, Yang Q, Cui YR, Qu F. Manual acupuncture ameliorates inflammatory pain by upregulating adenosine A 3 receptor in complete Freund's adjuvant-induced arthritis rats. Int Immunopharmacol 2024; 133:112095. [PMID: 38678668 DOI: 10.1016/j.intimp.2024.112095] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/03/2023] [Revised: 04/06/2024] [Accepted: 04/12/2024] [Indexed: 05/01/2024]
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BACKGROUND Adenosine A3 receptor (A3R) exerts analgesic, anti-inflammatory, and anti-nociceptive effects. In this study, we determined the analgesic mechanism of manual acupuncture (MA) in rats with complete Freund's adjuvant (CFA)-induced arthritis and explored whether MA ameliorates inflammation in these rats by upregulating A3R. METHODS Sixty Sprague Dawley (SD) rats were randomly divided into the following groups: Control, CFA, CFA + MA, CFA + sham MA, CFA + MA + DMSO, CFA + MA + IB-MECA, and CFA + MA + Reversine groups. The arthritis rat model was induced by injecting CFA into the left ankle joints. Thereafter, the rats were subjected to MA (ST36 acupoint) for 3 days. The clinical indicators paw withdrawal latency (PWL), paw withdrawal threshold (PWT), and open field test (OFT) were used to determine the analgesic effect of MA. In addition, to explore the effect of A3R on inflammation after subjecting arthritis rats to MA, IB-MECA (A3R agonist) and Reversine (A3R antagonist) were injected into ST36 before MA. RESULTS MA ameliorated the pathological symptoms of CFA-induced arthritis, including the pain indicators PWL and PWT, number of rearing, total ambulatory distance, and activity trajectory. Furthermore, after MA, the mRNA and protein expression of A3R was upregulated in CFA-induced arthritis rats. In contrast, the protein levels of TNF-α, IL-1β, Rap1, and p-p65 were downregulated after MA. Interestingly, the A3R agonist and antagonist further downregulated and upregulated inflammatory cytokine expression, respectively, after MA. Furthermore, the A3R antagonist increased the degree of ankle swelling after MA. CONCLUSION MA can alleviate inflammatory pain by inhibiting the NF-κB signaling pathway via upregulating A3R expression of the superficial fascia of the ST36 acupoint site in CFA-induced arthritis rats.
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- Jing-Ping Xu
- Department of Physiology, Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanchang, Jiangxi 330004, China
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- Nanchang People's Hospital, Jiangxi Province Key Laboratory for Breast Diseases, Nanchang, Jiangxi 334000, China
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- Department of Pharmacology, Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanchang, Jiangxi 330004, China
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- Department of Physiology, Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanchang, Jiangxi 330004, China
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- Department of Pharmacology, Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanchang, Jiangxi 330004, China
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- Department of Pharmacology, Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanchang, Jiangxi 330004, China
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- Department of Pharmacology, Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanchang, Jiangxi 330004, China
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- Department of Physiology, Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanchang, Jiangxi 330004, China.
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- Department of Pharmacology, Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanchang, Jiangxi 330004, China.
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Li ZQ, Wang XF, Feng C, Fei YT, Liu JP. Global trends of acupuncture clinical research on analgesia from 2010 to 2023: a bibliometric and visualization analysis. Front Neurol 2024; 15:1368988. [PMID: 38665996 PMCID: PMC11043534 DOI: 10.3389/fneur.2024.1368988] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2024] [Accepted: 03/13/2024] [Indexed: 04/28/2024] Open
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Objective Acupuncture, acknowledged as a potent non-pharmacological therapy, is frequently employed to alleviate pain. Despite its widespread use, there has been a lack of overarching bibliometric analysis of clinical research on acupuncture analgesia. We aimed to summarize current patterns, hotspots, and development trends in this field through bibliometric analysis. Methods This study evaluates academic publications retrieved from the Web of Science database (2010.01-2023.09) concerning acupuncture analgesia in clinical settings. All primary and secondary studies on humans were included. To track global developmental trends, we employed several software for analyzing annual publication volumes, countries/regions, institutions, authors, cited authors, journals, cited journals, references, and keywords and to draw collaborative networks and reference co-citation network maps. Results The final search encompassed 7,190 relevant studies, including 1,263 randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and 1,293 systematic reviews and meta-analyses. The results indicated a gradual increase in the number of annual publications on acupuncture analgesia in clinical practice. Among countries and institutions, China (2,139) and Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine (258) ranked first. Liang FR (89 articles) was the most prolific author, while MacPherson H (604) was the most cited author. MEDICINE (455) was the most productive journal, and Pain (2,473/0.20) ranked first in both the frequency and centrality of cited journals. Notably, the most frequently cited reference was a systematic review of individual patient data on acupuncture carried out for chronic pain that was published by Vickers Andrew J in 2012 (156). Burst analysis identified frontier research areas for 2010-2020, encompassing network meta-analysis, case reports, dry needling, lumbar disc herniation, cancer, post-herpetic neuralgia, insomnia, and bibliometric analysis. Conclusion This study outlines current trends and potential future research hotspots in clinical acupuncture analgesia over the past decade. Findings emphasize the necessity for enhanced international collaboration to improve research output and translation.
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- Zhi-Qiang Li
- Centre for Evidence-based Chinese Medicine, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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- Centre for Evidence-based Chinese Medicine, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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- Centre for Evidence-based Chinese Medicine, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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- Centre for Evidence-based Chinese Medicine, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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- Centre for Evidence-based Chinese Medicine, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
- The National Research Center in Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NAFKAM), Department of Community Medicine, Faculty of Health Science, UiT the Arctic University of Norway, Tromsø, Norway
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Song Y, Li T, Ma C, Liu H, Liang F, Yang Y. Comparative efficacy of acupuncture-related therapy for migraine: A systematic review and network meta-analysis. Front Neurol 2022; 13:1010410. [DOI: 10.3389/fneur.2022.1010410] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/03/2022] [Accepted: 10/03/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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BackgroundMigraine is a worldwide disabling chronic brain disorder, some studies suggest acupuncture-related therapy plays an important role in raising efficiency rates and reducing migraine attacks. However, clinical trials comparing the efficacy of different interventions for migraine are limited and controversial. This network meta-analysis (NMA) was performed to review all randomized controlled trials (RCTs) comparing the effects of acupuncture-related therapy for migraine.MethodsRandomized controlled trials (RCTs) of acupuncture-related therapy for migraine were searched in the following databases from the date of database inception to March 31, 2022, including PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library, Web of Science, China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI), VIP Database, Wanfang Database, and Chinese Biomedical Database (CBM). The primary endpoint was visual analog scale (VAS) scores. The secondary endpoints were the number of migraine days, duration of migraine, and frequency of migraine attacks. We used Cochrane risk of bias to assess the quality of evidence for outcomes.ResultsThirty-nine studies involving 4379 patients with 13 different acupuncture-related methods were evaluated. According to surface under the cumulative ranking curve value, acupoint injection was ranked the highest (98.0%) in VAS scores, followed by acupoint implantation (79.0%); electroacupuncture was the optimal intervention method (82.4%) in the number of migraine days, followed by embedding needle therapy (73.1%); embedding needle therapy ranked first (99.9%) in the duration of migraine, followed by acupoint injection (77.4%); acupoint injection was the best intervention (99.3%) in the frequency of migraine attacks, followed by conventional acupuncture plus massage (73.8%).ConclusionThese results provide preliminary evidence that acupuncture-related therapy could be recommended as one of the effective treatments for migraine. Conventional acupuncture has significant effects on improving VAS scores, the number of migraine days, duration of migraine, and frequency of migraine attacks. However, more high-quality studies should be carried out to verify this finding.Systematic review registrationhttps://inplasy.com/, identifier: INPLASY202110035.
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Wei XY, Luo SL, Chen H, Liu SS, Gong ZG, Zhan SH. Functional connectivity changes during migraine treatment with electroacupuncture at Shuaigu (GB8). JOURNAL OF INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE 2022; 20:237-243. [PMID: 35219625 DOI: 10.1016/j.joim.2022.01.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/24/2020] [Accepted: 01/06/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To investigate the changes in the functional connectivity (FC) in the right insula between migraine without aura (MWoA) and healthy controls by using resting-state functional magnetic resonance imaging (rs-fMRI), and to observe the instant alteration of FC in MWoA during electroacupuncture (EA) stimulation at Shuaigu (GB8). METHODS A total of 30 patients with MWoA (PM group) and 30 healthy controls (HC group) underwent rs-fMRI scans. The PM group underwent a second rs-fMRI scan while receiving EA at GB8. The right insula subregions, including the ventral anterior insula (vAI), dorsal anterior insula (dAI) and posterior insula (PI), were selected as the seed points for FC analysis. RESULTS Aberrant FC, including dAI with right postcentral gyrus, PI with left precuneus, was found among PM before EA (PMa), PM during EA (PMb) and HC. Meanwhile, decreased FC between dAI and the right postcentral gyrus was found in the PMa compared to the HC and PMb. Increased FC between the PI and left precuneus was found in the PMa compared to the HC and PMb. Correlation analysis showed that the FC value of the right postcentral gyrus in PMa was negatively correlated with the scores of Hamilton Rating Scale for Depression and Hamilton Rating Scale for Anxiety. The FC value of the left precuneus in PMa was positively correlated with the visual analogue scale score. CONCLUSION The alteration of FC between the right insula subregions and multiple brain regions may be an important index for MWoA. EA at GB8 was able to adjust the FC between the right insula subregions and parietal lobe, namely, the right dAI and right postcentral gyrus, and the right PI and left precuneus, thereby rendering an instant effect in the management of MWoA.
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- Xiang-Yu Wei
- Department of Radiology, Shuguang Hospital, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai 201203, China
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- Department of Radiology, Shuguang Hospital, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai 201203, China
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- Department of Radiology, Shuguang Hospital, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai 201203, China
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- Department of Acupuncture & Moxibustion, Shuguang Hospital, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai 201203, China
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- Department of Radiology, Shuguang Hospital, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai 201203, China
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- Department of Radiology, Shuguang Hospital, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai 201203, China.
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Effect of Acupuncture on Cognitive Function of Insomnia Patients Compared with Drugs: A Protocol for Meta-analysis and Systematic Review. Behav Neurol 2021; 2021:6158275. [PMID: 34552671 PMCID: PMC8452430 DOI: 10.1155/2021/6158275] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/22/2021] [Accepted: 08/30/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Insomnia, one of the most common sleep disorders, is thought to have an adverse effect on cognitive function. At the same time, people with cognitive dysfunction are more prone to insomnia. At present, pharmacotherapy is the main treatment for insomnia, but there are some shortcomings such as poor long-term efficacy and potential dependence. There is some evidence that acupuncture has some advantages in alleviating insomnia and improving cognitive function. This study is aimed at investigating the effects of acupuncture and drugs on cognitive function in patients with insomnia and evaluating the efficacy and safety of these two interventions, providing strong evidence for clinical decision-making. The study will retrieve eight major databases: China National Knowledge Infrastructure, Wanfang Database, VIP Database for Chinese Technical Periodicals, SinoMed, PubMed, Web of Science, Embase, and Cochrane Library. Dissertations, conference papers, and ongoing experiments will also be retrieved for supplement. Literature screening and data extraction will be completed by two authors independently (JJ and X-QW). If there were any disagreements, they would be discussed or referred to a third person for adjudication (W-ZW). Authors will use Cochrane risk of bias tool to assess the included studies. The Review Manager Statistical (RevMan) software is used to conduct the statistical process of meta-analysis, and funnel plot is used to evaluate reporting biases. The Grading of Recommendations Assessment Development and Evaluation (GRADE) Profiler can be used to be aware of the quality of evidence.
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Giovanardi CM, Cinquini M, Aguggia M, Allais G, Campesato M, Cevoli S, Gentili F, Matrà A, Minozzi S. Acupuncture vs. Pharmacological Prophylaxis of Migraine: A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials. Front Neurol 2021; 11:576272. [PMID: 33391147 PMCID: PMC7773012 DOI: 10.3389/fneur.2020.576272] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/25/2020] [Accepted: 11/06/2020] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Introduction: Migraine is a chronic paroxymal neurological disorder characterized by attacks of moderate to severe headache and reversible neurological and systemic symptoms. Treatment of migraine includes acute therapies, that aim to reduce the intensity of pain of each attack, and preventive therapies that should decrease the frequency of headache recurrence. The objective of this systematic review was to assess the efficacy and safety of acupuncture for the prophylaxis of episodic or chronic migraine in adult patients compared to pharmacological treatment. Methods: We included randomized-controlled trials published in western languages that compared any treatment involving needle insertion (with or without manual or electrical stimulation) at acupuncture points, pain points or trigger points, with any pharmacological prophylaxis in adult (≥18 years) with chronic or episodic migraine with or without aura according to the criteria of the International Headache Society. Results: Nine randomized trials were included encompassing 1,484 patients. At the end of intervention we found a small reduction in favor of acupuncture for the number of days with migraine per month: (SMD: −0.37; 95% CI −1.64 to −0.11), and for response rate (RR: 1.46; 95% CI 1.16–1.84). We found a moderate effect in the reduction of pain intensity in favor of acupuncture (SMD: −0.36; 95% CI −0.60 to −0.13), and a large reduction in favor of acupuncture in both the dropout rate due to any reason (RR 0.39; 95% CI 0.18 to 0.84) and the dropout rate due to adverse event (RR 0.26; 95% CI 0.09 to 0.74). Quality of evidence was moderate for all these primary outcomes. Results at longest follow-up confirmed these effects. Conclusions: Based on moderate certainty of evidence, we conclude that acupuncture is mildly more effective and much safer than medication for the prophylaxis of migraine.
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- Laboratory of Clinical Research Methodology, Istituto di Ricerche Farmacologiche Mario Negri IRCCS, Milan, Italy
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- SOC Neurologia e Centro Cefalee, Ospedale Cardinal Massaia, Asti, Italy
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- Department of Surgical Sciences, Women's Headache Center, University of Turin, Turin, Italy
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- UO Anaestesia and Pain Therapy Unit Melotti, Department of Emergency and Urgency, Bologna, Italy
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- IRCCS, Istituto delle Scienze Neurologiche di Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- General Practitioner, Specialist in Internal Medicine, Bologna, Italy
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- Laboratory of Clinical Research Methodology, Istituto di Ricerche Farmacologiche Mario Negri IRCCS, Milan, Italy
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Li B, Sun X, Guo J, Shu W, Cheng Y, Li J. Effectiveness comparisons of acupuncture treatments for Bell palsy in adults: A protocol for systematic review and Bayesian network meta-analysis. Medicine (Baltimore) 2020; 99:e20252. [PMID: 32501973 PMCID: PMC7306354 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000020252] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/09/2020] [Accepted: 04/14/2020] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Bell palsy (BP) is a simple peripheral facial paralysis. A variety of acupuncture treatments have been reported effective for the recovery of BP. However, the relative effectiveness of these acupuncture treatments is still unclear. Therefore, we plan to summarize the evidence and determine the most effective acupuncture treatment for BP. METHODS We will search the following database, including The Cochrane Library, PubMed, Web of Science, EMBASE, China BioMedical Literature (CBM),China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI), Chinese Scientific Journals Database (VIP), and Wanfang database, from their inceptions to April 30, 2020, in order to collect randomized controlled trials (RCTs) on acupuncture in the treatment of BP. We will use Stata16.0 and WinBUGS software for statistical analysis and draw surface under the cumulative ranking curve (SUCRA) graph for each outcome indicator to predict the order of curative effect of treatment measures. RESULTS This study will compare and rank the effectiveness of different acupuncture methods in the treatment of BP, and the outcome indicators will include House-Brackmann Grading Scale, sequelae, Facial Disability Index score, Sunnybrook facial grading system, Portmann score, and adverse events. CONCLUSION Our study will provide supports for clinical practice.INPLASY registration number: INPLASY202040019.
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- Bing Li
- First College of Clinical Medicine, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine
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- Department of Neurology, Affiliated Hospital of Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, Shandong Province
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- The Key Laboratory of Geriatrics, Beijing Institute of Geriatrics, Beijing Hospital, National Center of Gerontology, National Health Commission, Institute of Geriatric Medicine, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, PR China
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- Department of Neurology, Affiliated Hospital of Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, Shandong Province
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- Department of Neurology, Affiliated Hospital of Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, Shandong Province
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- First College of Clinical Medicine, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine
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INTRODUCTION Migraine is a primary cause of disability worldwide, particularly affecting young adults and middle-aged women. Although multiple clinical trials and systematic reviews have suggested that acupuncture could be effective in treating acute migraine attacks, the methodologies in academic studies and commonly applied practices vary greatly. This study protocol outlines a plan to assess and rank the effectiveness of the different acupuncture methods in order to develop a prioritised acupuncture-based treatment regimen for acute migraine attacks. OBJECTIVE To compare the efficacy of different acupuncture methods and conventional medicinal methods in the treatment of acute migraine attacks. METHODS AND ANALYSIS Six databases will be searched, including MEDLINE, EMBASE, the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, China National Knowledge Infrastructure, Chinese Science and Technology Periodical Database and Wanfang Database from inception to 31 August 2019. The primary outcomes will be assessed using metrics for intensity and duration (in hours) of pain post-treatment. Bayesian network meta-analysis will be conducted using WinBUGS V.1.4.3. Finally, we will use the Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development and Evaluation System to assess the quality of evidence. ETHICS AND DISSEMINATION The results will be disseminated through peer-reviewed publication. Since no private and confidential patient data will be contained in the reporting, there are no ethical considerations associated with this protocol. PROSPERO REGISTRATION NUMBER CRD42019126472.
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- Jing Zhou
- Aupuncture and Moxibustion Department, First Teaching Hospital of Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, China
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- Aupuncture and Moxibustion Department, First Teaching Hospital of Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, China
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- Aupuncture and Moxibustion Department, First Teaching Hospital of Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, China
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- Institute of Chinese Materia Medica, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Aupuncture and Moxibustion Department, First Teaching Hospital of Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, China
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Pourahmadi M, Mohseni-Bandpei MA, Keshtkar A, Koes BW, Fernández-de-Las-Peñas C, Dommerholt J, Bahramian M. Effectiveness of dry needling for improving pain and disability in adults with tension-type, cervicogenic, or migraine headaches: protocol for a systematic review. Chiropr Man Therap 2019; 27:43. [PMID: 31572570 PMCID: PMC6761714 DOI: 10.1186/s12998-019-0266-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/12/2019] [Accepted: 07/02/2019] [Indexed: 02/08/2023] Open
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Background Headache is the most common neurological symptoms worldwide, as over 90% of people have noted at least one headache during their lifetime. Tension-type headaches, cervicogenic headaches, and migraines are common types of headache which can have a significant impact on social, physical, and occupational functioning. Therapeutic management of headaches mainly includes physical therapy and pharmacological interventions. Dry needling is a relatively new therapeutic approach that uses a thin filiform needle without injectate to penetrate the skin and stimulate underlying tissues for the management of neuromusculoskeletal pain and movement impairments. The main objective of this systematic review and meta-analysis is to evaluate the effectiveness of dry needling in comparison to other interventions on pain and disability in patients with tension-type headache, cervicogenic headache, and migraine. Methods/design We will focus on clinical trials with concurrent control group(s) and comparative observational studies assessing the effect of dry needling in patients with tension-type headache, cervicogenic headache, and migraine. Electronic databases from relevant fields of research (PubMed/ Medline, Scopus, Embase®, PEDro, Web of Science, Ovid, AMED, CENTRAL, and Google Scholar) will be searched from inception to June 2019 using defined search terms. No restrictions for language of publication or geographic location will be applied. Moreover, grey literature, citation tracking, and reference lists scanning of the selected studies will be searched manually. Primary outcomes of this study are pain intensity and disability, and secondary outcomes are cervical spine ROM, frequency of headaches, health-related quality of life, and TrPs tenderness. Studies will be selected by three independent reviewers based on prespecified eligibility criteria. Three reviewers will independently extract data in each eligible study using a pre-piloted Microsoft Excel data extraction form. The assessment of risk of bias will be implemented using the Cochrane Back and Neck Review Group 13-item criteria and NOS. Direct meta-analysis will be performed using a fixed or random effects model to estimate effect size such as standardized mean difference (Morris’s dppc) and 95% confidence intervals. Statistical heterogeneity will also be evaluated using the I2 statistic and the χ2 test. All meta-analyses will be performed using Stata V.11 and V.14 softwares. The overall quality of the evidence for the primary outcomes will be assessed using GRADE. Discussion All analyses in this study will be based on the previous published papers. Therefore, ethical approval and patient consent are not required. The findings of this study will provide important information on the value of dry needling for the management of tension-type headache, cervicogenic headache, and migraine. Trial registration PROSPERO registration number: CRD42019124125. Electronic supplementary material The online version of this article (10.1186/s12998-019-0266-7) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.
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- Mohammadreza Pourahmadi
- 1Pediatric Neurorehabilitation Research Center, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran.,2Department of Physiotherapy, School of Rehabilitation Sciences, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- 1Pediatric Neurorehabilitation Research Center, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran.,3University Institute of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Lahore, Lahore, Pakistan
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- 4Department of Health Sciences Education Development, School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- 5Department of General Practice, Erasmus MC, University Medical Center, Rotterdam, The Netherlands.,6Center for Muscle and Joint Health, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark
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- 7Department of Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Rehabilitation and Physical Medicine, Universidad Rey Juan Carlos, Alcorcón, Madrid, Spain.,8Cátedra de Investigación y Docencia en Fisioterapia: Terapia Manual y Punción Seca, Universidad Rey Juan Carlos, Alcorcón, Madrid, Spain
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- Bethesda Physiocare, Inc., Bethesda, MD USA.,Myopain Seminars, LLC, Bethesda, MD USA.,PhysioFitness, LLC, Rockville, MD USA.,12Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Science, School of Medicine, University of Maryland, Baltimore, MD USA
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- 2Department of Physiotherapy, School of Rehabilitation Sciences, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Zhang R, Li L, Chen B, Liu H, Liu J, Zhang L, Xiu Z. Acupotomy versus nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs for knee osteoarthritis: Protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis. Medicine (Baltimore) 2019; 98:e17051. [PMID: 31490401 PMCID: PMC6739018 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000017051] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Knee osteoarthritis (KOA), a common clinical chronic osteoarthropathy, has adverse effects on the working ability and life quality of patients. At present, acupotomy and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) have been widely applied on KOA in China and has achieved satisfactory results. However, there is no systematic review comparing the effectiveness of these two therapies for KOA. Therefore, this study will assess the efficacy and safety of acupotomy in treating KOA. METHODS AND ANALYSIS Several databases including CNKI, Wanfang Database, CBM, VIP, PubMed, Cochrane library, Web of Science, and Embase will be used by two independent researchers to search the related clinical RCTs about acupotomy therapy for KOA patients until May 2019. Subsequently, meta-analysis will be conducted by using Review Manager 5.3, and the related data will be analyzed by using the method for GRADE. The continuous data will be presented as the WMD or SMD with 95% CI, while dichotomous data will be shown as the RR with 95% CI. CONCLUSION Our results review will provide evidence to determine whether acupotomy can achieve the effect of NSAIDs, or whether it has advantages and safety compared with NSAIDs for patients with KOA. ETHICS AND DISSEMINATION This study will not involve personal information. The ethical approval will not be required. This systematic review will be disseminated electronically through a peer-reviewed journal or international conference presentations. PROSPERO REGISTRATION NUMBER CRD42019129089.
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- Renpan Zhang
- The Affiliated People's Hospital of Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Fuzhou 350004
- Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Fuzhou 350122, Fujian Province, China
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- Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Fuzhou 350122, Fujian Province, China
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- The Affiliated People's Hospital of Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Fuzhou 350004
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- The Affiliated People's Hospital of Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Fuzhou 350004
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- The Affiliated People's Hospital of Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Fuzhou 350004
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- The Affiliated People's Hospital of Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Fuzhou 350004
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- The Affiliated People's Hospital of Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Fuzhou 350004
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