Open AccessAuricular therapy for polycystic ovary syndrome
Author(s) -
Yangyang Li,
Xiaoying Zheng,
Wang Ying-ji,
Yan Li
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.0000000000023396
Subject(s) - medicine , polycystic ovary , ovary , gynecology , insulin , insulin resistance
Abstract Background: This systematic review protocol aims to describe a meta-analysis to assess the effectiveness and safety of auricular therapy for patients with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). Methods: Randomized controlled trials of auricular therapy in treating PCOS will be searched in PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, China National Knowledge Infrastructure, Wan-Fang Database, and Chinese Scientific Journal Database. The primary outcome is the body mass index. The study selection, data extraction, and study quality evaluation will be performed independently by 2 researchers. A meta-analysis will be performed using RevMan V5.3 statistical software if possible; otherwise, descriptive analysis or subgroup analysis will be conducted. The quality of evidence for outcomes will be assessed with the Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development and Evaluation approach. Results: This study will evaluate the effect and safety of auricular therapy in treating PCOS. Conclusions: The evidence we generated from the present study will provide more options for PCOS management in clinical practice. The registration DOI: 10.17605/OSF.IO/VBPSM.