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Yuan J, Yang L, Li M, Bai J, Cheng Y, Feng Y, Zhao J, Lu K. Protocol of the development of a core outcome set for stroke in multidimensional value assessment of traditional Chinese medicine. BMJ Open 2024; 14:e079492. [PMID: 38238171 PMCID: PMC10806626 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2023-079492] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/02/2023] [Accepted: 01/04/2024] [Indexed: 01/23/2024] Open
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INTRODUCTION Stroke is the most common cause of death in China. In Chinese clinical practise, traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) and integrative medicine have been widely used as adjuvant therapies for the treatment of stroke. However, their clinical effectiveness, particularly their clinical value, has been inconsistent in the literature mainly because various outcome measures have been used and reported in clinical research. Hence, obtaining a comprehensive list of outcomes for TCM value assessment is crucial for a multidimensional value assessment. Therefore, the main objective of this protocol was to develop an outcome set used in health technology assessment (HTA) decision-making for TCM treatment of stroke. METHODS AND ANALYSIS The outcome set will be developed in four phases: (1) we will perform a systematic literature review to identify candidate outcomes that have been previously measured in published studies; (2) we will develop a comprehensive list of outcome measures by conducting a multistakeholder semistructured interview; (3) we will conduct two-round Delphi surveys to prioritise outcomes for each HTA domain; and (4) we will finalise the outcome sets by holding a ratification meeting with multiple stakeholder groups. The developed outcome set should be measured and reported as the minimum set of outcomes for HTA assessment for the TCM treatment of acute ischaemic stroke (AIS). ETHICS AND DISSEMINATION This protocol was reviewed and approved by the Institutional Review Board of the Minhang Hospital of Fudan University. Our findings will be shared at academic conferences and in peer-reviewed publications.
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- Jing Yuan
- Minhang Hospital, School of Pharmacy, Fudan University, Shanghai, People's Republic of China
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- Strategic Support Force Medical Center, Beijing, People's Republic of China
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- The University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, Tennessee, USA
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Drug Administration, School of Pharmacy, Fudan University, Shanghai, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Drug Administration, School of Pharmacy, Fudan University, Shanghai, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Drug Administration, School of Pharmacy, Fudan University, Shanghai, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Neurology, Minhang Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Outcome Sciences, School of Pharmacy, University of South Carolina, Columbia, South Carolina, USA
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Wise S, Lorenc A. Anatomical and Clinical Characteristics of Scalp Acupuncture Systems: a Scoping Review and Synthesis. J Acupunct Meridian Stud 2023; 16:159-175. [PMID: 37885251 DOI: 10.51507/j.jams.2023.16.5.159] [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: 12/17/2022] [Revised: 07/11/2023] [Accepted: 10/10/2023] [Indexed: 10/28/2023] Open
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Scalp acupuncture is a therapeutic procedure that involves inserting needles into the scalp to treat various medical conditions, including pain and neurological and psychological disorders. The inter-system variability of scalp acupuncture limits secondary analysis and evidence synthesis, delaying its inclusion into evidence-based healthcare policies and establishment as a treatment intervention recognized by Western medicine. This scoping review aimed to identify the range of scalp acupuncture systems, systematically collect and summarize information on their general, anatomical, and clinical characteristics, and build a framework for understanding scalp acupuncture systems. This review included all English-language publications on scalp acupuncture applied to treat any health condition in humans. Extensive searches were conducted across bibliographic databases, journals, trial registries, and supplementary sources. The detailed general, anatomical, and clinical application characteristics of 19 scalp acupuncture systems were extracted. Data were collected and analyzed using charting and image manipulation software. Framework synthesis was performed using the Standard International Acupuncture Nomenclature Scalp Acupuncture as an a priori framework. The review revealed that the heterogeneity related to scalp acupuncture methods can be attributed to the high variability among the theoretical bases of different systems, intersystem mismatch in anatomical locations of treatment points and areas on the scalp, and inconsistencies in the methods used for locating them. These discrepancies in anatomical and clinical features have limited the synthesis and development of a framework for scalp acupuncture. Discussion and agreement on the anatomical locations of scalp stimulation areas, identification of methods for precise positioning of acupuncture areas on the scalp, and further exploration of theoretical bases will aid in the standardization of scalp acupuncture and improve the quality of research in this area.
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- Svetlana Wise
- Department of Advanced Oriental Medicine, Northern College of Acupuncture, York, UK
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- Northern College of Acupuncture, York, UK
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Duan Y, Xu Z, Li X, Zhao P, Wu S, Chen Z, Guo J, Zhou Y, Tang C, Yu L. Reporting and data-sharing level of acupuncture randomised controlled trials: a cross-sectional study protocol. BMJ Open 2023; 13:e070545. [PMID: 37344108 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2022-070545] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/23/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION Randomised controlled trials (RCTs) play an important role in evidence-based medicine. However, an article with low reporting quality may mislead both experts and the general public into an erroneous decision. Data sharing can contribute to the truthfulness and transparency of trials. Acupuncture RCTs have been increasing rapidly these years, but the reporting quality and data-sharing level of acupuncture RCTs are not clear. Thus, this study will provide the current status of the reporting quality and data-sharing level of acupuncture RCTs. METHODS AND ANALYSIS A cross-sectional study will be conducted. The seven databases including MEDLINE, EMBASE, CENTRAL, CBM, CNKI, Wanfang Database and VIP will be searched between 1 January 2012 and 15 October 2022 to identify acupuncture RCTs. The basic characteristics of included trials will be summarised. The reporting quality for included RCTs will be assessed by the Consolidated Standards for Reporting Trials 2010 statement and the Standards for Reporting Interventions in Controlled Trials of Acupuncture. The data-sharing level will be assessed by open science practices. ETHICS AND DISSEMINATION Ethical approval is not required for this study. This protocol has been registered in Open Science Framework Registries. The findings of this study will be submitted to a peer-reviewed academic journal.
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- Yuting Duan
- Sleep Research Institute of Integrative Medicine, The Affiliated TCM Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Medical College of Acu-Moxi and Rehabilitation, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- School of Chinese Medicine, Hong Kong Baptist University, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- Key Laboratory of Neurogenetics and Channelopathies of Guangdong Province and the Ministry of Education of China, The Affiliated Brain Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Key Laboratory of Neurogenetics and Channelopathies of Guangdong Province and the Ministry of Education of China, The Affiliated Brain Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Key Laboratory of Neurogenetics and Channelopathies of Guangdong Province and the Ministry of Education of China, The Affiliated Brain Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Sleep Research Institute of Integrative Medicine, The Affiliated TCM Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Sleep Research Institute of Integrative Medicine, The Affiliated TCM Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Medical College of Acu-Moxi and Rehabilitation, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Sleep Research Institute of Integrative Medicine, The Affiliated TCM Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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Ruan H, Zhang H, Feng Z, Li X, Han W, Si Y, Li J. Assessment of Completeness of Reporting in Randomized Controlled Trials of Acupuncture Therapy for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. Int J Gen Med 2022; 15:5335-5348. [PMID: 35669592 PMCID: PMC9166958 DOI: 10.2147/ijgm.s356666] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/31/2021] [Accepted: 03/22/2022] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Objective To assess the completeness of reporting in randomized controlled trials (RCTs) of acupuncture therapy (AT) for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Methods We systematically searched PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library, Web of Science, China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI), Chongqing VIP (CQVIP), WANFANG Data, and China Biology Medicine (CBM) for studies published from their inception to May 8, 2021. The completeness of reporting was evaluated by CONSORT statement and STRICTA guidelines. Univariate and multivariate regression analyses were performed to preliminarily explore the factors related to completeness of reporting. Results A total of 44 RCTs were included. The overall quality score (OQS) based on the CONSORT statement and STRICTA guidelines ranged from 3 to 26 and 7 to 14, with a median of 10 and 11, respectively. Among the 35 items of the CONSORT statement, 10 items were fully reported with reporting rate > 70%, and 11 items were poorly reported at a rate < 5%. Among the 17 items of the STRICTA guidelines, 10 items were adequately reported with > 70%, and only 3 items were incompletely reported at a rate < 20%. The agreement of most items was determined as “good”, “substantial”, or “moderate”. By regression analysis, publication language (β coefficient: 6.432, 95% CI: 3.202 to 9.663, P <0.001) and funding source (β coefficient: 3.159, 95% CI: 1.045 to 5.273, P =0.004) acted as independent predictors of completeness of reporting according to the CONSORT statement. However, no variables associated with the STRICTA guidelines were identified. Conclusion The completeness of reporting of AT for COPD was inadequate. The condition relatively improved for trials with publication in the English language and funding source. By recommendation, reports should be strictly standardized in accordance with the CONSORT statement and STRICTA guidelines to improve the clinical research evidence of AT for COPD.
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- Huanrong Ruan
- Co-construction Collaborative Innovation Center for Chinese Medicine and Respiratory Diseases by Henan & Education Ministry of P.R. China, Henan University of Chinese Medicine, Zhengzhou, Henan, 450046, People's Republic of China.,Henan Key Laboratory of Chinese Medicine for Respiratory Disease, Henan University of Chinese Medicine, Zhengzhou, Henan, 450046, People's Republic of China
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- Co-construction Collaborative Innovation Center for Chinese Medicine and Respiratory Diseases by Henan & Education Ministry of P.R. China, Henan University of Chinese Medicine, Zhengzhou, Henan, 450046, People's Republic of China.,Henan Key Laboratory of Chinese Medicine for Respiratory Disease, Henan University of Chinese Medicine, Zhengzhou, Henan, 450046, People's Republic of China.,Department of Respiratory Diseases, The First Affiliated Hospital of Henan University of Chinese Medicine, Zhengzhou, Henan, 450003, People's Republic of China
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- Co-construction Collaborative Innovation Center for Chinese Medicine and Respiratory Diseases by Henan & Education Ministry of P.R. China, Henan University of Chinese Medicine, Zhengzhou, Henan, 450046, People's Republic of China.,Henan Key Laboratory of Chinese Medicine for Respiratory Disease, Henan University of Chinese Medicine, Zhengzhou, Henan, 450046, People's Republic of China.,Department of Respiratory Diseases, The First Affiliated Hospital of Henan University of Chinese Medicine, Zhengzhou, Henan, 450003, People's Republic of China
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- Co-construction Collaborative Innovation Center for Chinese Medicine and Respiratory Diseases by Henan & Education Ministry of P.R. China, Henan University of Chinese Medicine, Zhengzhou, Henan, 450046, People's Republic of China.,Henan Key Laboratory of Chinese Medicine for Respiratory Disease, Henan University of Chinese Medicine, Zhengzhou, Henan, 450046, People's Republic of China
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- Co-construction Collaborative Innovation Center for Chinese Medicine and Respiratory Diseases by Henan & Education Ministry of P.R. China, Henan University of Chinese Medicine, Zhengzhou, Henan, 450046, People's Republic of China.,Henan Key Laboratory of Chinese Medicine for Respiratory Disease, Henan University of Chinese Medicine, Zhengzhou, Henan, 450046, People's Republic of China
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- Co-construction Collaborative Innovation Center for Chinese Medicine and Respiratory Diseases by Henan & Education Ministry of P.R. China, Henan University of Chinese Medicine, Zhengzhou, Henan, 450046, People's Republic of China.,Henan Key Laboratory of Chinese Medicine for Respiratory Disease, Henan University of Chinese Medicine, Zhengzhou, Henan, 450046, People's Republic of China
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- Co-construction Collaborative Innovation Center for Chinese Medicine and Respiratory Diseases by Henan & Education Ministry of P.R. China, Henan University of Chinese Medicine, Zhengzhou, Henan, 450046, People's Republic of China.,Henan Key Laboratory of Chinese Medicine for Respiratory Disease, Henan University of Chinese Medicine, Zhengzhou, Henan, 450046, People's Republic of China.,Department of Respiratory Diseases, The First Affiliated Hospital of Henan University of Chinese Medicine, Zhengzhou, Henan, 450003, People's Republic of China
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Xaviar S, Das S, Tiwari S. An Audit of the Quality of Reporting and Bias of Studies on Yoga in Epilepsy. Neurol India 2022; 70:2009-2014. [DOI: 10.4103/0028-3886.359244] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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Gao J, Shao X, Guan Y, Mei J. Effect of Danhong injection on neurological recovery and adverse events in patients with acute ischemic stroke: A protocol for a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical study. Medicine (Baltimore) 2021; 100:e27683. [PMID: 34797293 PMCID: PMC8601334 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000027683] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/17/2021] [Accepted: 10/18/2021] [Indexed: 01/05/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Acute ischemic stroke (AIS) is characterized by high disabling and recurrent recurrence, and its severe neurological impairment and vascular adverse events (AEs) limit the recovery of patients. Danhong injection is a complementary alternative to the treatment of AIS, and previous studies have demonstrated its efficacy and safety. However, there is no long-term follow-up and rigorous clinical study to evaluate the effect of Danhong injection on neurological recovery and AEs in patients with AIS. METHODS This is a prospective randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial investigating the effect of Danhong injection on neurological recovery and AEs in patients with AIS. Participants were randomly divided into treatment and control groups in a 1:1 ratio. The treatment group was treated with Danhong injection and the control group were treated with placebo under the guideline recommended basic treatment. After 14 days of continuous treatment, the follow-up period was 6 months. Observation indicators include: National Institute of Health Stroke Scale, modified Rankin scale, symptomatic intracranial hemorrhage, the incidence of new major vascular events within 6 months, and all-cause mortality. Finally, the data were analyzed statistically using the SPASS 22.0 software. DISCUSSION This study will evaluate the effect of Danhong injection on neurological recovery and AEs in AIS. The results will provide a reference for the clinical use of AIS.
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Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis on Randomized Controlled Trials on Efficacy and Safety of Panax Notoginseng Saponins in Treatment of Acute Ischemic Stroke. EVIDENCE-BASED COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE 2021; 2021:4694076. [PMID: 34335808 PMCID: PMC8289597 DOI: 10.1155/2021/4694076] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/21/2021] [Revised: 06/10/2021] [Accepted: 06/28/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Objective To assess the efficacy and safety of PNS on antiplatelet therapy in the treatment of AIS. Methods We searched 7 literature databases and 2 clinical studies databases for randomized controlled studies (RCTs) evaluating PNS as an adjuvant therapy for AIS. Relevant studies were retrieved and screened, and data were extracted independently by two reviewers. The quality of the included studies was assessed using the Cochrane Risk Assessment Tool. Meta-analysis was carried out with the Rev Man 5.4 software. Results Of 8267 records identified, 43 RCTs met our inclusion criteria (n = 4170 patients). Patients assigned to PNS with conventional treatments (CTs) had improved functional independence at 90 days compared with those assigned to CTs alone (RR = 1.87, 95% CI = 1.37, to 2.55, P < 0.0001). Patients who received PNS combined with CTs showed significantly high improvements in neurological function among individuals with AIS on the neurologic deficit score (NDS) (MDCSS = −5.71, 95% CI = −9.55 to −1.87, P=0.004; MDNIHSS = −3.94, 95% CI = −5.65 to −2.23, P < 0.00001). The results also showed PNS contributed to a betterment in activities of daily living (ADL) on the Barthel index (MDday10 BI = 4.86, 95% CI = 2.18, to 7.54, P < 0.00001; MDday 14 BI = 13.92, 95% CI = 11.46 to 16.38, P < 0.00001; MDday 28 BI = 7.16, 95% CI = 0.60, to 13.72, P < 0.00001). In addition, PNS, compared with CTs alone, could significantly improve overall response rate (ORR) (RRNIHSS = 1.20, 95% CI = 1.16, to 1.24, P < 0.00001; RRCSS = 1.15, 95% CI = 1.08, to 1.24, P < 0.0001), hemorheological parameters, maximum platelet aggregation rate (MPAR) (MD = −6.82, 95% CI = −9.62 to −4.02, P < 0.00001), platelet parameters (MDPLT = 4.85, 95% CI = 1.82 to 7.84, P=0.002; MDMPV = −0.79, 95% CI = −1.09 to −0.48, P < 0.00001), and serum CD62P (MD = −0.21, 95% CI = −0.29 to −0.13, P < 0.00001). The incidence of adverse reactions in PNS was lower than that in the control group (RR = 0.62, 95% CI = 0.39 to 0.97, P=0.04). Adverse reactions in the PNS were mild adverse reactions. Conclusion PNS may be effective and safe in treating AIS on ameliorating neurological deficit, improving activities of daily living function, and enhancing antiplatelet effects. However, more high-quality evidence is needed before it can be recommended for routine antiplatelet therapy in patients with AIS.
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Belskaya GN, Stepanova SB, Makarova LD, Sergienko DA, Krylova LG, Antimonova KV. [Acupuncture in the prevention and treatment of stroke: a review of foreign studies]. VOPROSY KURORTOLOGII, FIZIOTERAPII, I LECHEBNOĬ FIZICHESKOĬ KULTURY 2020; 97:68-77. [PMID: 32356637 DOI: 10.17116/kurort20209702168] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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Acupuncture has been recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO) as an alternative and complementary method for treating stroke and a way to increase the effectiveness of rehabilitation. The data available in the literature suggest that acupuncture has a beneficial effect on the status of patients with stroke. The mechanism of action of acupuncture for stroke includes the following components: 1) stimulation of neurogenesis and cell proliferation in the CNS; 2) regulation of cerebral blood flow; 3) antiapoptosis; 4) regulation of neurotransmitters; 5) improvement of the neuronal synaptic function, stimulation of long-term potentiation; 6) stimulation of neuroplasticity; and 7) decrease in blood-brain barrier permeability. Acupuncture has been proven to have a positive impact on the restoration of stroke-related dysfunctions, such as motor disorders, spasticity, cognitive impairment, and dysphagia. The most commonly used acupuncture points for the treatment of motor disorders are GV20, GB20, LI4, ST36, SP6, LI11, GB39, and motor scalp area; those for the treatment of cognitive dysfunction are GV20 and EX-HN-1, and those for the treatment of dysphagia are GV20, GV16, and CV23. A review of the literature indicates that studies of the clinical potential of acupuncture in the treatment of complications and the prevention of stroke are insufficient. It is assumed that the international community's recent interest in acupuncture methods used in the treatment of stroke will lead to the emergence of new studies and publications.
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- G N Belskaya
- South Ural State Medical University, Ministry of Health of Russia, Chelyabinsk, Russia
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- South Ural State Medical University, Ministry of Health of Russia, Chelyabinsk, Russia
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- South Ural State Medical University, Ministry of Health of Russia, Chelyabinsk, Russia
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- South Ural State Medical University, Ministry of Health of Russia, Chelyabinsk, Russia
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- South Ural State Medical University, Ministry of Health of Russia, Chelyabinsk, Russia
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- South Ural State Medical University, Ministry of Health of Russia, Chelyabinsk, Russia
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Xie Q, Deng X, Xiao J, Chen X, He Y, Yang L, Liu S, Lai J, Cai Y, Sun J, Guo X. Protocol of the Development of a Core Outcome Set for Ischemic Stroke in Clinical Trials of Chinese Medicine. EVIDENCE-BASED COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE : ECAM 2020; 2020:2649843. [PMID: 33082820 PMCID: PMC7556059 DOI: 10.1155/2020/2649843] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/14/2020] [Revised: 07/16/2020] [Accepted: 07/29/2020] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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Background. Ischemic stroke (IS) seriously impacts the quality of life of survivors. Chinese medicine (CM) has been developed for more than 2000 years and plays a key role in the treatment of ischemic stroke. Many Chinese medicine clinical trials have been conducted; however, the heterogeneity of outcome measurements and reporting limits implications of the findings in clinical practice and health policy development. Therefore, it is important to develop a core outcome set (COS) that should be used and reported in trials for ischemic stroke treated by Chinese medicine. This protocol describes the process of developing the IS-CM-COS. Methods and Analysis. The development of the COS will involve the following four steps: (1) A list of outcomes reported in the registered and published Chinese medicine trials of ischemic stroke will be extracted by conducting a systematic literature review. (2) An additional outcome list will be collected by semistructured interview to patients with ischemic stroke. (3) A two-round Delphi survey will be performed to prioritize and condense the outcomes. (4) In the consensus meeting, a final recommended COS will be developed. Discussion. The COS could improve the reliability and consistency of outcome reporting. We hope that this IS-CM-COS will be used in the future Chinese medicine trials for the treatment of ischemic stroke and improve research quality. Trial Registration. This study was registered with the Core Outcome Measures in Effectiveness Trials Initiative (http://www.comet-initiative.org/studies/details/1282).
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- Qianwen Xie
- The Second Clinical College of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
- The Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- The Second Clinical College of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- The Second Clinical College of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- The Second Clinical College of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- The Second Clinical College of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
- The Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
- EBM & Clinical Research Service Group, Guangdong Provincial Hospital of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- The Second Clinical College of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
- The Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
- EBM & Clinical Research Service Group, Guangdong Provincial Hospital of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- The Second Clinical College of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
- The Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
- EBM & Clinical Research Service Group, Guangdong Provincial Hospital of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- The Second Clinical College of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
- The Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
- EBM & Clinical Research Service Group, Guangdong Provincial Hospital of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- The Second Clinical College of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
- The Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- The Second Clinical College of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
- The Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- The Second Clinical College of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
- The Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
- EBM & Clinical Research Service Group, Guangdong Provincial Hospital of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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The Effectiveness of Acupuncture in the Treatment of Frozen Shoulder: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. EVIDENCE-BASED COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE 2020; 2020:9790470. [PMID: 33062030 PMCID: PMC7532995 DOI: 10.1155/2020/9790470] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/21/2020] [Revised: 08/29/2020] [Accepted: 09/11/2020] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Background Frozen shoulder (FS) is associated with pain, reduced range of motion (ROM), and shoulder function. The condition occurs in 2-5% of the population, and it is especially common around the age of 50 years. FS symptoms will recover after 1-4 years. Many patients turn to acupuncture in order to alleviate the FS symptoms. Objective In this review, we will investigate the efficiency of acupuncture as a FS treatment. Methods A literature search of acupuncture and FS-related keywords was performed in the following databases: PubMed, Cochrane Library, Embase, and Web of Science. Thirteen publications were included for a systematic review, and a meta-analysis was done using the following measurements: visual analogue scale (VAS) for pain, Constant-Murley Shoulder Outcome Score (CMS) for shoulder function, and active shoulder ROM including flexion, abduction, and external rotation. The Cochrane Collaboration's risk of bias tool and quality of evidence GRADE recommendations and STRICTA 2010 were used to grade the included publications. Results A meta-analysis on VAS pain score showed significant pain reduction, restoring CMS shoulder function, and flexion ROM in favor of acupuncture versus the control. In external rotation and abduction ROM, a meta-analysis was not significant. The most used acupoints are Jian Yu (LI15) and Jian Liao (TB14). Conclusions The results indicate that acupuncture could be safe and effective for pain reduction, restoring shoulder function, and restoring flexion ROM for FS patients in the short term and midterm. However, the level of evidence was very low. More high-quality and longer studies are needed in order to robust the evidence.
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Lu T, Lu C, Li H, Xing X, Deng X, Li X, Wang Y, Niu J, Liu Y, Yang K. The reporting quality and risk of bias of randomized controlled trials of acupuncture for migraine: Methodological study based on STRICTA and RoB 2.0. Complement Ther Med 2020; 52:102433. [PMID: 32951707 DOI: 10.1016/j.ctim.2020.102433] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/17/2019] [Revised: 05/07/2020] [Accepted: 05/07/2020] [Indexed: 01/03/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVES To investigate the reporting quality and risk of bias of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) of acupuncture for migraine, to facilitate and improve the quality of RCTs of acupuncture for migraine. METHODS The Cochrane Library, PubMed and EMBASE were searched from inception to June 11, 2019 using a comprehensive search strategy. The reporting quality and risk of bias of included RCTs were independently evaluated by two investigators using STRICTA and RoB 2.0. Any disagreement was resolved by a third investigator. RESULTS A total of 28 eligible RCTs were published in 24 academic journals from 1994 to 2018. Based on STRICTA, four sub-items including "details of other interventions'' (1/28, 4 %), "setting and context of treatment" (9/28, 32 %), "the extent to which treatment was varied" (11/28, 39 %), and "number of needle insertions per subject per session" (13/28, 46 %), showed low reporting quality. A total of 32 different outcomes were reported in 28 RCTs, and based on RoB 2.0, nine (9/28, 32 %) RCTs were judged to be high RoB, three of which were owing to deviations from intended interventions; 11(11/28, 39 %) RCTs elicited some concerns; and eight (8/28, 29 %) RCTs were low RoB for their outcomes. CONCLUSIONS The reporting quality and risk of bias of RCTs of acupuncture for migraine remain suboptimal. Therefore, all stakeholders should make a contribution to improve the quality of RCTs of acupuncture for migraine using STRICTA and RoB 2.0, while not limiting this approach solely to studies on migraine, using STRICTA and RoB 2.0 tools.
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- Tingting Lu
- Evidence-Based Medicine Center, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, China; Key Laboratory of Evidence Based Medicine and Knowledge Translation of Gansu Province, Lanzhou, China
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- Evidence-Based Medicine Center, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, China; Key Laboratory of Evidence Based Medicine and Knowledge Translation of Gansu Province, Lanzhou, China
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- Evidence-Based Medicine Center, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, China; Key Laboratory of Evidence Based Medicine and Knowledge Translation of Gansu Province, Lanzhou, China
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- Evidence-Based Medicine Center, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, China; Key Laboratory of Evidence Based Medicine and Knowledge Translation of Gansu Province, Lanzhou, China; Gansu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Lanzhou, China
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- Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- Evidence-Based Medicine Center, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, China; Key Laboratory of Evidence Based Medicine and Knowledge Translation of Gansu Province, Lanzhou, China
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- Gansu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Lanzhou, China
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- First Hospital of Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, China
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- Center for Clinical Epidemiology and Evidence-Based Medicine, Beijing Children's Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Evidence-Based Medicine Center, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, China; Key Laboratory of Evidence Based Medicine and Knowledge Translation of Gansu Province, Lanzhou, China.
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Kodounis M, Liampas IN, Constantinidis TS, Siokas V, Mentis AFA, Aloizou AM, Xiromerisiou G, Zintzaras E, Hadjigeorgiou GM, Dardiotis E. Assessment of the reporting quality of double-blind RCTs for ischemic stroke based on the CONSORT statement. J Neurol Sci 2020; 415:116938. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jns.2020.116938] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/22/2020] [Revised: 05/10/2020] [Accepted: 05/18/2020] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Long Y, Chen R, Guo Q, Luo S, Huang J, Du L. Do acupuncture trials have lower risk of bias over the last five decades? A methodological study of 4 715 randomized controlled trials. PLoS One 2020; 15:e0234491. [PMID: 32520964 PMCID: PMC7286517 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0234491] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/20/2019] [Accepted: 05/26/2020] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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Objective To evaluate the change of the risk of bias (RoB) of acupuncture randomized controlled trials (RCTs) in the past five decades. Methods Multiple databases were searched. We included RCTs identified from systematic reviews (SRs) on acupuncture. General characteristics and RoB judgment for each domain were extracted. The proportions of RCTs at high and unclear RoB were calculated and the changes were examined by the Mann-Kendall test. Results We included 368 SRs including 4 715 RCTs. The rates of RCTs at unclear RoB were the highest in allocation concealment (63%), and at the lowest in incomplete outcome data (35%); in the last five decades, statistically significant reductions were found for random sequence generation (P < 0.001) and selective reporting (P = 0.01), and increases for blinding of participants and personnel (P < 0.001), blinding of outcome assessment (P < 0.001) and incomplete outcome data (P = 0.04). For the proportions of RCTs at high RoB, blinding of participants and personnel (47%) and blinding of outcome assessment (35%) were the poorest domains; there were no significant differences in changes for all domains. Conclusions Although improvements concerning unclear risk were observed for random sequence generation and selective reporting, major issues remain for allocation concealment and blinding. It is imperative to use valid randomization, specify how it is conducted, and try to test for selection bias and the success of masking by using the Berger Exner test.
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- Youlin Long
- Medical Device Regulatory Research and Evaluation Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
- Chinese Cochrane Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- School of Clinical Medicine, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- Chinese Cochrane Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Mental Health Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Medical Device Regulatory Research and Evaluation Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
- West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Chinese Cochrane Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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Qin X, Coyle ME, Yang L, Liang J, Wang K, Guo X, Zhang AL, Mao W, Lu C, Xue CC, Liu X. Acupuncture for recurrent urinary tract infection in women: a systematic review and meta-analysis. BJOG 2020; 127:1459-1468. [PMID: 32406571 DOI: 10.1111/1471-0528.16315] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 04/28/2020] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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BACKGROUND Increasing antibiotic resistance has motivated interest in non-antibiotic prophylaxis of recurrent urinary tract infections (rUTI). OBJECTIVES To conduct a systematic review of the current state of evidence of acupuncture for uncomplicated rUTI in women. SEARCH STRATEGY Nine databases (PubMed, Embase, CENTRAL, CINAHL, AMED, CBM, CNKI, CQVIP, Wanfang) were searched from inception to February 2019. SELECTION CRITERIA Randomised controlled trials (RCTs) evaluating the effects of acupuncture and related therapies for prophylaxis or treatment of uncomplicated rUTI in women were included. DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS Risk of bias was assessed, and the quality and strength of evidence evaluated using the GRADE framework. Results were reported as risk ratios (RR) for dichotomous outcomes or mean differences (MD) for continuous outcomes, with 95% confidence intervals (CI). MAIN RESULTS Five RCTs involving 341 participants were included. Methodological quality of studies and strength of the evidence were low to moderate. The chance of achieving a composite cure with acupuncture therapies was greater than that with antibiotics (three studies, 170 participants, RR 1.92, 95% CI 1.31-2.81, I2 = 38%). The risk of UTI recurrence was lower with acupuncture than with no treatment (two studies, 135 participants, RR 0.39, 95% CI 0.26-0.58, I2 = 0%) and sham acupuncture (one study, 53 participants, RR 0.45, 95% CI 0.22-0.92). CONCLUSIONS Acupuncture appeared to be beneficial for treatment and prophylaxis of rUTIs, noting the limitations of the current evidence. Given the growing challenge of antibiotic resistance, there is a need for high-quality RCTs of non-pharmacological interventions such as acupuncture. TWEETABLE ABSTRACT This review found that acupuncture may improve treatment and prevent recurrence of urinary tract infection in women.
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- X Qin
- The Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine (Guangdong Provincial Hospital of Chinese Medicine), Guangdong Provincial Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences and The Second Clinical College, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- China-Australia International Research Centre for Chinese Medicine, School of Health and Biomedical Sciences, RMIT University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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- The Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine (Guangdong Provincial Hospital of Chinese Medicine), Guangdong Provincial Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences and The Second Clinical College, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- The Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine (Guangdong Provincial Hospital of Chinese Medicine), Guangdong Provincial Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences and The Second Clinical College, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- China-Australia International Research Centre for Chinese Medicine, School of Health and Biomedical Sciences, RMIT University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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- The Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine (Guangdong Provincial Hospital of Chinese Medicine), Guangdong Provincial Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences and The Second Clinical College, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- China-Australia International Research Centre for Chinese Medicine, School of Health and Biomedical Sciences, RMIT University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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- The Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine (Guangdong Provincial Hospital of Chinese Medicine), Guangdong Provincial Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences and The Second Clinical College, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- The Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine (Guangdong Provincial Hospital of Chinese Medicine), Guangdong Provincial Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences and The Second Clinical College, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- The Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine (Guangdong Provincial Hospital of Chinese Medicine), Guangdong Provincial Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences and The Second Clinical College, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China.,China-Australia International Research Centre for Chinese Medicine, School of Health and Biomedical Sciences, RMIT University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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- The Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine (Guangdong Provincial Hospital of Chinese Medicine), Guangdong Provincial Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences and The Second Clinical College, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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Wei CJ, Zou CY, Wang ZM, Jiang YJ. Association between serum lipoprotein levels and cognitive impairment in acute cerebral infarction: A protocol for systematic review and meta-analysis. Medicine (Baltimore) 2020; 99:e20178. [PMID: 32443336 PMCID: PMC7253535 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000020178] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/05/2020] [Accepted: 04/07/2020] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The objective of this study is to examine the association between serum lipoprotein levels (SLL) and cognitive impairment (CI) in patients with acute cerebral infarction (ACI). METHODS All published studies will be searched from the following electronic databases: PubMed, EMBASE, Cochrane Library, PsycINFO, Web of Science, WANGFANG, and China National Knowledge Infrastructure from inauguration of each electronic database up to March 1, 2020. In addition, we will also search other sources, such as dissertations, Google scholar, conference proceedings, and reference lists of relevant reviews. We will not apply any language restrictions to the electronic databases. Two researchers will independently carry out literature selection, data collection, and methodological quality. A third researcher will help to solve any divergences by discussion. The RevMan 5.3 software will be employed to pool the collected data and to analyze the outcome data. RESULTS This study will scrutinize the association between SLL and CI in patients with ACI. CONCLUSIONS The results of this study will present helpful evidence of the association between SLL and CI in patients with ACI.Registration number: INPLASY202040018.
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- Fourth Ward of Neurology Department, First Affiliated Hospital of Jiamusi University, Jiamusi, China
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Nagendrababu V, Duncan HF, Bjørndal L, Kvist T, Priya E, Jayaraman J, Pulikkotil SJ, Pigg M, Rechenberg DK, Væth M, Dummer PMH. PRIRATE 2020 guidelines for reporting randomized trials in Endodontics: a consensus‐based development. Int Endod J 2020; 53:764-773. [DOI: 10.1111/iej.13294] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/16/2020] [Accepted: 03/16/2020] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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- V. Nagendrababu
- Division of Clinical Dentistry School of Dentistry International Medical University Kuala Lumpur Malaysia
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- Division of Restorative Dentistry Dublin Dental University Hospital Trinity College Dublin Dublin Ireland
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- Cariology and Endodontics Department of Odontology Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences University of Copenhagen Copenhagen Denmark
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- Department of Endodontology Institute of Odontology Sahlgrenska Academy University of Gothenburg Gothenburg Sweden
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- Division of Children and Community Oral Health School of Dentistry International Medical University Kuala Lumpur Malaysia
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- Department of Developmental Dentistry University of Texas Health School of Dentistry San Antonio USA
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- Division of Clinical Dentistry School of Dentistry International Medical University Kuala Lumpur Malaysia
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- Department of Endodontics Faculty of Odontology Malmo University Malmo Sweden
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- Department of Conservative and Preventive Dentistry University of Zürich Zürich Switzerland
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- Department of Public Health, Section for Biostatistics Aarhus University Aarhus Denmark
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- School of Dentistry College of Biomedical and Life Sciences Cardiff University Cardiff UK
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Zhang H, Li CL, Wan F, Wang SJ, Wei XE, Hao YL, Leng HL, Li JM, Yan ZR, Wang BJ, Xu RS, Yu TM, Zhou LC, Fan DS. Efficacy of cattle encephalon glycoside and ignotin in patients with acute cerebral infarction: a randomized, double-blind, parallel-group, placebo-controlled study. Neural Regen Res 2020; 15:1266-1273. [PMID: 31960812 PMCID: PMC7047806 DOI: 10.4103/1673-5374.272616] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Cattle encephalon glycoside and ignotin (CEGI) injection is a compound preparation formed by a combination of muscle extract from healthy rabbits and brain gangliosides from cattle, and it is generally used as a neuroprotectant in the treatment of central and peripheral nerve injuries. However, there is still a need for high-level clinical evidence from large samples to support the use of CEGI. We therefore carried out a prospective, multicenter, randomized, double-blind, parallel-group, placebo-controlled study in which we recruited 319 patients with acute cerebral infarction from 16 centers in China from October 2013 to May 2016. The patients were randomized at a 3:1 ratio into CEGI (n = 239; 155 male, 84 female; 61.2 ± 9.2 years old) and placebo (n = 80; 46 male, 34 female; 63.2 ± 8.28 years old) groups. All patients were given standard care once daily for 14 days, including a 200 mg aspirin enteric-coated tablet and 20 mg atorvastatin calcium, both taken orally, and intravenous infusion of 250–500 mL 0.9% sodium chloride containing 40 mg sodium tanshinone IIA sulfonate. Based on conventional treatment, patients in the CEGI and placebo groups were given 12 mL CEGI or 12 mL sterile water, respectively, in an intravenous drip of 250 mL 0.9% sodium chloride (2 mL/min) once daily for 14 days. According to baseline National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale scores, patients in the two groups were divided into mild and moderate subgroups. Based on the modified Rankin Scale results, the rate of patients with good outcomes in the CEGI group was higher than that in the placebo group, and the rate of disability in the CEGI group was lower than that in the placebo group on day 90 after treatment. In the CEGI group, neurological deficits were decreased on days 14 and 90 after treatment, as measured by the National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale and the Barthel Index. Subgroup analysis revealed that CEGI led to more significant improvements in moderate stroke patients. No drug-related adverse events occurred in the CEGI or placebo groups. In conclusion, CEGI may be a safe and effective treatment for acute cerebral infarction patients, especially for moderate stroke patients. This study was approved by the Ethical Committee of Peking University Third Hospital, China (approval No. 2013-068-2) on May 20, 2013, and registered in the Chinese Clinical Trial Registry (registration No. ChiCTR1800017937).
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- Hui Zhang
- Department of Neurology, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Neurology, Xuzhou Central Hospital, Xuzhou, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Department of Neurology, Huang Gang Central Hospital, Huanggang, Hubei Province, China
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- Department of Neurology, The First People's Hospital of Luoyang City, Luoyang, Henan Province, China
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- Department of Neurology, General Hospital of Xuzhou Mining Group, Xuzhou, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Department of Neurology, Affiliated Hospital of Jining Medical University, Jining, Shandong Province, China
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- Department of Neurology, People's Hospital of Yichun City, Yichun, Jiangxi Province, China
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- Department of Neurology, The First Hospital of Shijiazhuang City, Shijiazhuang, Hebei Province, China
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- Department of Neurology, Jining No.1 People's Hospital, Jining, Shandong Province, China
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- Department of Neurology, Baotou Central Hospital, Baotou, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, China
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- Department of Neurology, Jiangxi Provincial People's Hospital, Affiliated People's Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi Province, China
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- Department of Neurology, The Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin Province, China
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- Department of Neurology, Beijing Chao-Yang Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Neurology, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing, China
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Comparative efficacy of oral traditional Chinese patent medicines for acute cerebral infarction: A protocol for a systematic review and network meta-analysis. Eur J Integr Med 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.eujim.2019.100977] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Chung WY, Liu SY, Gao JC, Jiang YJ, Zhang J, Qu SS, Zhang JP, Tan XL, Chen JQ, Wang SX. Modulatory effect of International Standard Scalp Acupuncture on brain activation in the elderly as revealed by resting-state fMRI. Neural Regen Res 2019; 14:2126-2131. [PMID: 31397351 PMCID: PMC6788231 DOI: 10.4103/1673-5374.262590] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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The specific mechanisms by which acupuncture affects the central nervous system are unclear. In the International Standard Scalp Acupuncture system, acupuncture needles are applied at the middle line of the vertex, anterior parietal-temporal oblique line, and the posterior parietal-temporal oblique line. We conducted a single-arm prospective clinical trial in which seven healthy elderly volunteers (three men and four women; 50–70 years old) received International Standard Scalp Acupuncture at MS5 (the mid-sagittal line between Baihui (DU20) and Qianding (DU21)), the left MS6 (line joining Sishencong (EX-HN1) and Xuanli (GB6)), and the left MS7 (line joining DU20 and Qubin (GB7)). After acupuncture, resting-state functional magnetic resonance imaging demonstrated changes in the fractional amplitude of low frequency fluctuations and regional homogeneity in various areas, showing remarkable enhancement of regional homogeneity in the bilateral anterior cingulate, left medial frontal gyrus, supramarginal gyrus, right middle frontal gyrus, and inferior frontal gyrus. Functional connectivity based on a seed region at the right middle frontal gyrus (42, 51, 9) decreased at the bilateral medial superior frontal gyrus. Our data preliminarily indicates that the international standard scalp acupuncture in healthy elderly participants specifcally enhances the correlation between the brain regions involved in cognition and implementation of the brain network regulation system and the surrounding adjacent brain regions. The study was approved by the Ethics Committee of the China-Japan Union Hospital at Jilin University, China, on July 18, 2016 (approval No. 2016ks043).
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- Wai-Yeung Chung
- School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province; School of Chinese Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, China
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- Department of Neurology, China-Japan Union Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin Province, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Third Affiliated Hospital of Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Rehabilitation Hospital, Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Fuzhou, Fujian Province, China
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- Department of Neurology, China-Japan Union Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin Province, China
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- School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, China
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- School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, China
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- Department of Medical Image, Third Affiliated Hospital of Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Third Affiliated Hospital of Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, China
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- School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, China
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Liu K, Zeng J, Pei W, Chen S, Luo Z, Lu L, Lin G. Assessing the reporting quality in randomized controlled trials of acupuncture for postherpetic neuralgia using the CONSORT statement and STRICTA guidelines. J Pain Res 2019; 12:2359-2370. [PMID: 31534360 PMCID: PMC6681161 DOI: 10.2147/jpr.s210471] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2019] [Accepted: 07/09/2019] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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Background This study evaluates the reporting quality of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) on acupuncture use for the treatment of postherpetic neuralgia and explores related factors. Methods The following six databases PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library, VIP, CNKI, and SinoMed, were systematically searched from their inception to December 2018. RCTs using acupuncture as an intervention for postherpetic neuralgia were selected and incorporated in this study. The reporting quality was assessed based on the CONSORT statement and the STRICTA guidelines. Regression analyses were also conducted on pre-specified study characteristics searching for factors associated with reporting quality. Results A total of 137 RCTs were included in this study. The CONSORT based median OQS was 12 (minimum 3, maximum 29). Of the items comprised in the statement, ten were sufficiently reported (reported in over 70% of trials). The remaining fifty-five items were poorly reported (reported by fewer than 5% of trials). The STRICTA based median OQS was 9 (minimum 2, maximum 15). The results showed that eight of the comprised items were well reported (reported in over 70% of trials), and only three were incompletely reported (reported in fewer than 20% of trials). Based on the CONSORT statement related analysis, a post-2010 publication (β coefficient 2.394, 95% confidence interval [CI] 1.168–3.620) and funding (β coefficient 4.456, 95% CI: 3.009–5.903) represented independent and significant predictors of a high overall reporting quality. However, only a funding source (β coefficient 1.305, 95% CI 0.219–2.391) was associated with an increased OQS based on STRICTA analysis. Conclusion The findings indicated that RCTs on acupuncture for PHN generally had a sub-optimal reporting quality, a situation that improved for those published after 2010 or with funding sources. Therefore, rigorous adherence to the CONSORT statement and the STRICTA guidelines should be emphasized in future studies.
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- Kun Liu
- The First Clinical Medical College, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou 510405, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Acupuncture, The First Affiliated Hospital, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou 510405, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Acupuncture, The First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510405, People's Republic of China
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- The First Clinical Medical College, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou 510405, People's Republic of China
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- The First Clinical Medical College, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou 510405, People's Republic of China
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- Clinical Research and Data Center, Medical College of Acu-Moxi and Rehabilitation, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou 510405, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Acupuncture, The First Affiliated Hospital, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou 510405, People's Republic of China
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Liu S, Wu JR, Zhang D, Wang KH, Zhang B, Zhang XM, Tan D, Duan XJ, Cui YY, Liu XK. Comparative efficacy of Chinese herbal injections for treating acute cerebral infarction: a network meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. BMC COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE 2018; 18:120. [PMID: 29615027 PMCID: PMC5883592 DOI: 10.1186/s12906-018-2178-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/12/2017] [Accepted: 03/19/2018] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Background Chinese herbal injections (CHIs) are prepared by extracting and purifying effective substances from herbs (or decoction pieces) using modern scientific techniques and methods. CHIs combined with aspirin + anticoagulants + dehydrant + neuroprotectant (AADN) are believed to be effective for the treatment of acute cerebral infarction (ACI). However, no randomized controlled trial (RCT) has been performed to directly compare the efficacies of different regimens of CHIs. Therefore, we performed a systematic review and network meta-analysis (NMA) to compare the efficacies of different regimens of CHIs for ACI. Methods We conducted an overall and systematic retrieval from literature databases of RCTs focused on the use of CHIs to treat ACI up to June 2016. We used the Cochrane Handbook version 5.1.0 and CONSORT statement to assess the risk of bias. The data were analyzed using STATA 13.0 and WinBUGS 1.4.3 software. Results Overall, 64 studies with 6225 participants involving 15 CHIs were included in the NMA. In terms of the markedly effective rate, Danhong (DH) + AADN had the highest likelihood of being the best treatment. In terms of the improvement of neurological impairment, Shuxuening (SXN) + AADN had the highest likelihood of being the best treatment. Considering two outcomes, injections of SXN, Yinxingdamo (YXDM), DH, Shuxuetong (SXT), HongHuaHuangSeSu (HHHSS), DengZhanXiXin (DZXX) and Shenxiong glucose (SX) plus AADN were the optimum treatment regimens for ACI, especially SXN + AADN and YXDM + AADN. Conclusions Based on the NMA, SXN, YXDM, DH, SXT, HHHSS, DZXX and SX plus AADN showed the highest probability of being the best treatment regimens. Due to the limitations of the present study, our findings should be verified by well-designed RCTs. Electronic supplementary material The online version of this article (10.1186/s12906-018-2178-9) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.
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