Acupuncture on treating asthma: A protocol for systematic review and meta analysis

Area of Science:

• Integrative Medicine
• Respiratory Medicine
• Clinical Research

Background:

• Asthma is a prevalent chronic airway inflammatory disease affecting 300 million worldwide.
• High asthma mortality rates are observed globally, with China facing significant challenges.
• Conventional treatments for asthma demonstrate limited efficacy, prompting exploration of alternative therapies.

Purpose of the Study:

• To systematically evaluate the efficacy and safety of acupuncture for treating asthma.
• To synthesize current evidence on acupuncture's role in managing asthma symptoms and recurrence.

Main Methods:

• A comprehensive literature search was conducted across multiple databases (PubMed, Cochrane Library, EMbase, etc.) up to November 2019.
• Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) were included for quality and risk assessment using Cochrane criteria.
• Meta-analysis was performed using Revman 5.3 and Stata13.0 software to assess effectiveness, recurrence, and symptom scores.

Main Results:

• Acupuncture demonstrates potential clinical application prospects for bronchial asthma.
• The review will analyze effectiveness, recurrence rates, and symptom score improvements.
• Evidence synthesis will guide understanding of acupuncture's therapeutic value in asthma management.

Conclusions:

• Acupuncture presents a promising therapeutic option for asthma management.
• Further research and clinical application are warranted based on emerging evidence.
• This systematic review provides a comprehensive overview of acupuncture's efficacy in asthma care.