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Acupuncture for acute stroke.

S H Zhang, M Liu, K Asplund

    The Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews
    |April 23, 2005
    PubMed
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    Acupuncture shows a trend towards reducing death or dependency in acute stroke patients, but more research is needed to confirm its effectiveness and safety. This study assessed acupuncture

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    Area of Science:

    • Neurology
    • Integrative Medicine
    • Clinical Research

    Background:

    • Acupuncture-like sensory stimulation influences neural pathways.
    • Acupuncture is culturally significant in China and gaining popularity globally.
    • Its role in acute stroke management requires rigorous evaluation.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the effectiveness and safety of acupuncture for acute stroke patients.
    • To synthesize evidence from randomized controlled trials on acupuncture in stroke care.

    Main Methods:

    • Systematic search of multiple databases including Cochrane Stroke Group, Chinese Stroke Trials Register, and EMBASE.
    • Inclusion criteria: randomized/quasi-randomized trials of acupuncture within 30 days of stroke onset versus placebo/sham or open control.

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  • Data extraction and quality assessment by two independent reviewers.

    • Main Results:

    • Fourteen trials with 1208 patients were analyzed.
    • Acupuncture showed a borderline significant trend towards reduced death or dependency (OR 0.66) and significantly fewer deaths or institutional care needs (OR 0.58) at 3+ months compared to sham/open control.
    • Significant improvement in global neurological deficit score (SMD 1.17) was observed; however, comparisons solely with sham acupuncture yielded mixed results. Severe adverse events were rare (1.55%).

    Conclusions:

    • Acupuncture appears safe for acute stroke treatment.
    • Current evidence for acupuncture's effectiveness in acute stroke is not definitive.
    • Larger, high-quality trials are necessary to establish acupuncture's role in stroke recovery.