Meta-Analysis Neurological Disorders
Brain Imaging-Based Mechanism of Acupuncture Treatment for Migraine: A Meta-Analysis
Lee SG, Kwak MA, Jung SY, et al. Pain (2024)
14 studies Analyzed Studies
Trigeminal nucleus↓ Hyperactivity Suppression
Pain inhibition↑ Descending Regulation
Summary
A meta-analysis of 14 brain imaging studies of acupuncture treatment for migraine. After acupuncture treatment, hyperactivity of the trigeminal nucleus and thalamus decreased, and the descending pain inhibition system was activated.
Key Conclusion
Acupuncture treatment regulates the central pain processing network of migraine.