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Acupoint catgut embedding for insomnia: Protocol for a systematic review and data mining.
Xiaotong Wang1, Yinna Huang1, Minting Li1,2
1Medical College of Acu-Moxi and Rehabilitation, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine.
Medicine
|March 3, 2020
Summary
Acupoint catgut embedding shows promise for treating insomnia by improving sleep quality and effectiveness. This systematic review analyzes its efficacy and identifies key acupoint prescriptions for non-pharmacological sleep disorder management.
Area of Science:
- Integrative and Complementary Medicine
- Sleep Medicine
- Traditional Chinese Medicine
Background:
- Insomnia is a prevalent sleep disorder causing disturbed sleep and cognitive issues.
- Acupoint catgut embedding is a common Traditional Chinese Medicine therapy for sleep disorders.
- A systematic review and data mining are needed to evaluate acupoint catgut embedding for insomnia.
Purpose of the Study:
- To systematically review and data mine the effectiveness of acupoint catgut embedding for insomnia.
- To identify potential acupoint prescriptions for treating insomnia using this method.
Main Methods:
- Searched multiple databases (Web of Science, PubMed, etc.) for randomized controlled trials (RCTs) up to December 30, 2019.
- Analyzed outcomes including Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), clinical effective rate, International Unified Sleep Efficiency Value (IUSEV), and adverse events.
- Utilized RevMan V.5.3 for data analysis and the Traditional Chinese Medicine Inheritance Support System (TCMISS) for acupoint prescription analysis.
Main Results:
- This study will present findings on PSQI, IUSEV, clinical effective rate, and adverse events associated with acupoint catgut embedding for insomnia.
- Potential acupoint prescriptions will be identified through data mining.
Conclusions:
- The study will provide evidence on the effectiveness of acupoint catgut embedding for insomnia.
- Findings may guide practitioners in utilizing non-pharmacological interventions for sleep disorders.
