Acupuncture Treatment for Restless Legs Syndrome: A Review of Randomized Controlled Trials
To determine the effectiveness of acupuncture in treating restless legs syndrome (RLS), we conducted a literature review of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) that utilized acupuncture as an intervention for patients diagnosed with RLS. Relevant clinical studies (n = 158) from seven databases (t...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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E-Tree Publishing
2023-11-01
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| Series: | Journal of Acupuncture Research |
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| Summary: | To determine the effectiveness of acupuncture in treating restless legs syndrome
(RLS), we conducted a literature review of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) that
utilized acupuncture as an intervention for patients diagnosed with RLS. Relevant
clinical studies (n = 158) from seven databases (the Cochrane Library, PubMed,
Embase, CNKI, KISS, RISS, and OASIS) were included based on the inclusion and
exclusion criteria and analyzed. Moreover, 6 RCTs were selected for review. In all
six studies, it was indicated people who underwent acupuncture treatment showed
significant improvements in their overall health. An increase in the treatment efficacy
rate, sleep quality, and quality of life indicators after the acupuncture treatment
was confirmed. The severity of pain as assessed using the visual analog
scale (VAS) scores and International RLS Study Group Rating Scale (IRLSRS) scores
and the severity of RLS symptoms were significantly reduced. Any significant side
effects were not reported. Acupuncture is suggested as an effective and safe treatment
method for RLS. However, further large-scale RCT studies are needed to
confirm our findings. |
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| ISSN: | 2586-288X 2586-2898 |