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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| author | Go Eun Chae Hyun Woo Kim Hye Jeong Jo Ahra Koh Young Jin Lee Ji Eun Choi Woo Young Kim |
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| description | 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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| spelling | doaj.art-38ca05850db2462587f328d274f181c32024-04-28T07:12:07ZengMEDrang Inc.Journal of Acupuncture Research2586-288X2586-28982023-11-0140430831810.13045/jar.2023.00206Acupuncture Treatment for Restless Legs Syndrome: A Review of Randomized Controlled TrialsGo Eun Chae0https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5871-5100Hyun Woo Kim1https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4864-0774Hye Jeong Jo2https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2180-2550Ahra Koh3https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1244-5061Young Jin Lee4https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3364-5484Ji Eun Choi5https://orcid.org/0009-0006-8885-8803Woo Young Kim6https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9736-959XDepartment of Acupuncture and Moxibustion Medicine, Ulsan Jaseng Korean Medicine Hospital, Ulsan, KoreaDepartment of Acupuncture and Moxibustion Medicine, Ulsan Jaseng Korean Medicine Hospital, Ulsan, KoreaDepartment of Acupuncture and Moxibustion Medicine, Ulsan Jaseng Korean Medicine Hospital, Ulsan, KoreaDepartment of Rehabilitation Medicine of Korean Medicine, Ulsan Jaseng Korean Medicine Hospital, Ulsan, KoreaDepartment of Rehabilitation Medicine of Korean Medicine, Ulsan Jaseng Korean Medicine Hospital, Ulsan, KoreaDepartment of Rehabilitation Medicine of Korean Medicine, Ulsan Jaseng Korean Medicine Hospital, Ulsan, KoreaDepartment of Acupuncture and Moxibustion Medicine, Ulsan Jaseng Korean Medicine Hospital, Ulsan, KoreaTo 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.acupuncturerandomized controlled trialsrestless legs syndrome |
| spellingShingle | Go Eun Chae Hyun Woo Kim Hye Jeong Jo Ahra Koh Young Jin Lee Ji Eun Choi Woo Young Kim Acupuncture Treatment for Restless Legs Syndrome: A Review of Randomized Controlled Trials Journal of Acupuncture Research acupuncture randomized controlled trials restless legs syndrome |
| title | Acupuncture Treatment for Restless Legs Syndrome: A Review of Randomized Controlled Trials |
| title_full | Acupuncture Treatment for Restless Legs Syndrome: A Review of Randomized Controlled Trials |
| title_fullStr | Acupuncture Treatment for Restless Legs Syndrome: A Review of Randomized Controlled Trials |
| title_full_unstemmed | Acupuncture Treatment for Restless Legs Syndrome: A Review of Randomized Controlled Trials |
| title_short | Acupuncture Treatment for Restless Legs Syndrome: A Review of Randomized Controlled Trials |
| title_sort | acupuncture treatment for restless legs syndrome a review of randomized controlled trials |
| topic | acupuncture randomized controlled trials restless legs syndrome |
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