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Acupuncture for lumbar disc herniation: Protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis
Sheng Yuan1, Chuyu Huang2, Yuanyue Xu3
1The First Affiliated Hospital of Jinan University.
Medicine
|March 3, 2020
Summary
This systematic review evaluates acupuncture for lumbar disc herniation (LDH). It assesses acupuncture
Area of Science:
- Integrative and Complementary Medicine
- Neurology
- Orthopedics
Background:
- Lumbar disc herniation (LDH) prevalence is rising globally.
- LDH causes significant low back pain, sciatica, and radicular leg pain.
- Non-invasive treatments are preferred for LDH due to high surgical intervention rates.
Purpose of the Study:
- To systematically review and evaluate the effectiveness and safety of acupuncture for treating lumbar disc herniation (LDH).
Main Methods:
- A comprehensive search of multiple databases (PubMed, Web of Science, EmBase, Cochrane, CNKI, Wanfang) was conducted up to May 2020.
- Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) focusing on acupuncture for LDH were included.
- Meta-analysis using Stata V12.0, risk of bias assessment, and GRADE system will be employed to evaluate evidence quality.
Main Results:
- Results are pending publication and will be submitted to a peer-reviewed journal.
Conclusions:
- This systematic review aims to provide a comprehensive evaluation of acupuncture's efficacy and safety for LDH.
- Findings will inform clinical practice regarding non-invasive treatment options for LDH.
