Open AccessEfficacy comparison of different acupuncture methods for herpes zoster
Author(s) -
Huachong Xu,
Yucong Shi,
Pei Liu,
Li Deng
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
medicine
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.59
H-Index - 148
eISSN - 1536-5964
pISSN - 0025-7974
DOI - 10.1097/md.0000000000020833
Subject(s) - medicine , acupuncture , randomized controlled trial , medline , cochrane library , moxibustion , data extraction , alternative medicine , physical therapy , traditional medicine , pathology , political science , law
Background: Acupuncture methods (include moxibustion) are used frequently in the treatment of herpes zoster. However, the choice is usually made only based on personal experience among different acupuncture methods. This study aims to compare the efficacy of different acupuncture methods for herpes zoster. Methods: All randomized controlled trials of acupuncture methods for herpes zoster will be searched in 7 databases including Cochrane Library, Embase, PubMed, Web of Science, Wan-fang database, China National Knowledge Infrastructure database, and VIP Chinese Science and Technique Journals database database. After screening process, effectiveness rate will be extracted from all the included randomized controlled trials as primary outcomes. The Bayesian network meta-analysis will be conducted by generate mixed treatment comparisons 0.14.3, Stata13.0, and Review Man 5.3. Results: The results of this study will be submitted to a peer-reviewed journal for publication. Conclusions: Our review will compare the efficacy of different acupuncture treatments for herpes zoster and find a better selection guideline for clinicians and patients. PROSPERO registration number: CRD42020175189.