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Acupuncture for hyperlipidemia: Protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis
Qinyan Peng1, Xiaobin Yao, Jiexiang Xiang
1Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China.
Medicine
|December 19, 2018
Summary
This systematic review evaluates acupuncture for hyperlipidemia, a key risk factor for cardiovascular disease. Evidence will determine acupuncture
Area of Science:
- Integrative Medicine
- Cardiovascular Health
- Evidence-Based Practice
Background:
- Hyperlipidemia is a significant risk factor for cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases.
- Acupuncture is a common treatment for hyperlipidemia, but its efficacy requires systematic evaluation.
- A comprehensive protocol is needed to assess acupuncture's effectiveness and safety in managing hyperlipidemia.
Purpose of the Study:
- To systematically evaluate the effectiveness and safety of acupuncture for hyperlipidemia.
- To synthesize existing evidence on acupuncture's impact on lipid-lowering efficacy.
- To assess changes in total cholesterol, LDL, triglycerides, and HDL.
Main Methods:
- Systematic literature search of 7 databases (PubMed, Embase, Cochrane, CBM, CNKI, VIP, Wanfang).
- Inclusion of randomized-controlled trials on acupuncture for hyperlipidemia up to October 2018.
- Meta-analysis using RevMan V.5.3 for data synthesis.
Main Results:
- This study will synthesize evidence on acupuncture's effectiveness and safety for hyperlipidemia.
- A high-quality assessment of acupuncture's role in managing hyperlipidemia will be provided.
Conclusions:
- The systematic review will provide evidence-based conclusions on acupuncture's efficacy for hyperlipidemia.
- Findings will inform clinical decisions regarding acupuncture as a hyperlipidemia intervention.
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