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Meta-Analysis of the Effectiveness and Safety of Shugan Jieyu Capsules for the Treatment of Insomnia
Published on: February 17, 2023
Tuina for perimenopausal insomnia: A protocol for systematic review and meta-analysis
Xiaoyu Zhi1, Hongshi Zhang2, Yangshengjie Liu1
1Department of Acupuncture and Tuina, Changchun University of Chinese Medicine, Changchun, China.
Background:
Insomnia in perimenopausal women has a negative impact on quality of life and increases health care costs. With the increasing incidence of the disease, Tuina has been accepted by perimenopausal women. The purpose of this study is to explore the effectiveness and safety of Tuina for perimenopausal insomnia.
Methods:
We will search 9 electronic databases: Chinese Biomedical Literature Database, Cochrane Library, China National Knowledge Infrastructure, EMBASE, MEDLINE, Web of Science, PubMed, Wan fang, Chinese Scientific Journal Database, and 1 clinical trials register platform: WHO International Clinical Trials Registry Platform. All relevant randomized controlled trial using Tuina for perimenopausal insomnia will be included. Two reviewers will independently screen date, and meta-analysis will be performed with RevMan (V5.3.5) software.
Results:
This study will provide an evidence of Tuina for perimenopausal insomnia.
Conclusion:
This study will provide a reliable evidence for the evaluation of the efficacy and side effects of Tuina in the treatment of perimenopausal insomnia.
Prospero Registration Number:
CRD42021259017.
Ethics And Dissemination:
This systematics review will evaluate the efficacy and safety of tuina in the treatment of perimenopausal insomnia. Since all the data included were published, the systematic review did not require ethical approval.
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