Effect of Acupuncture Treatment for Anxiety Disorder: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Journal · Journal of Clinical Medicine (2023)
Original authors · Choi SY, Jung WS, Kim YI, et al.
DOI · 10.3390/jcm12041287
Summary
A meta-analysis of 20 RCTs (total 1,680 subjects) evaluating the effect of acupuncture treatment in generalized anxiety disorder patients. HAM-A scores decreased significantly in the acupuncture treatment group compared with the control group.
Key figures
Included Studies
20 studies
Total Participants
1,680 subjects
Effect Size
SMD -0.68
Conclusion
Acupuncture treatment shows significant effects on anxiety symptom relief in generalized anxiety disorder patients.
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