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Acupotomy therapy for cervical vertigo: A protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis
Rongfang Xie1, Jianyu You1, Liting Liu1
1Jiangxi University of Traditional Chinese Medicine.
Medicine
|July 25, 2020
Summary
Acupotomy may help cervical vertigo (CV), but more evidence is needed. This systematic review assesses acupotomy
Area of Science:
- Integrative Medicine
- Neurology
- Physical Therapy
Background:
- Acupotomy is a common treatment for cervical vertigo (CV).
- The effectiveness and safety of acupotomy for CV require further investigation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To systematically evaluate the efficacy and safety of acupotomy for treating cervical vertigo.
- To provide evidence-based insights into acupotomy as a therapeutic option for CV.
Main Methods:
- Comprehensive search of multiple electronic databases (PubMed, Embase, etc.) for randomized controlled trials (RCTs) up to April 2020.
- Independent study selection, data extraction, and risk of bias assessment by two researchers.
- Meta-analysis using RevMan V.5.3 software to synthesize findings.
Main Results:
- This systematic review will analyze the current evidence on acupotomy for cervical vertigo.
- The review aims to determine the overall efficacy and safety profile of acupotomy in CV patients.
Conclusions:
- This systematic review will offer a credible evidence-based summary for using acupotomy in clinical practice for CV.
- Findings will inform treatment decisions and guide future research in cervical vertigo management.
