Systematic Reviews of Acupuncture Treatments

Follow the links below to find summaries of systematic reviews of the evidence for the effectiveness of treatments using acupuncture.
Reviewed March 2011

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Title:   Acupuncture for slowing the progression of myopia in children and adolescents
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   Myopia, also called near-sightedness or short-sightedness, is one of the most commonly occurring eye problems in children and adolescents. Early detection and treatment of initial myopia is associated with better outcomes of visual improvement and corre...
Date:   Jul 2011
Title:   Acupuncture for epilepsy
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   Patients with epilepsy are currently treated with antiepileptic drugs, but a significant number of people continue to have seizures and many experience adverse effects to the drugs. As a result there is increasing interest in alternative therapies and a...
Date:   Jul 2011
Title:   Acupuncture for vascular dementia
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   There is no evidence from randomized controlled trials to determine whether acupuncture provides any effect when treating people with vascular dementia. Acupuncture is used to treat vascular dementia, but because no randomized controlled trials of acupu...
Date:   Apr 2011
Title:   Acupuncture for autism spectrum disorders (ASD)
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) are lifelong disorders of development. People with ASD have particular difficulties with social interaction and communication and they lack flexibility in their thinking and behavior. No cure is currently available but in...
Date:   Mar 2011
Title:   Acupuncture for polycystic ovarian syndrome
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is characterised by the clinical signs of infrequent or very light menstruation, failure to conceive, and excessive hair growth. The current standard western medical treatments for women with PCOS are prescription medi...
Date:   Mar 2011
Title:   Acupuncture or acupressure for pain management in labour
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   Acupuncture or acupressure may help relieve pain during labour, but more research is needed. The pain of labour can be intense, and may be worsened because of a woman's tension, anxiety and fear affecting their labour and birth experience . Many women w...
Date:   Feb 2011
Title:   Acupuncture and related interventions for smoking cessation
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   Acupuncture is a traditional Chinese therapy, generally using needles to stimulate particular points in the body. Acupuncture is used with the aim of reducing the withdrawal symptoms people experience when they try to quit smoking. Related therapies inc...
Date:   Nov 2010
Title:   Acupuncture for cancer pain in adults
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   Up to 70% of patients with cancer-related pain do not receive adequate pain relief and this reduces their quality of life. Acupuncture may have a role to play in relieving cancer-related pain. This review evaluated evidence for the effectiveness of acup...
Date:   Nov 2010
Title:   Acupuncture for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children and adolescents
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a common childhood psychiatric disorder with features of inattention, hyperactivity and impulsivity. In general, effective treatment for ADHD relies on comprehensive therapy. Acupuncture is a complement...
Date:   Oct 2010
Title:   Acupuncture for primary dysmenorrhoea
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   Dysmenorrhoea, known as period pain, is commonly experienced by younger women. Symptoms may include cramping pain in the lower abdomen that may radiate to the lower back or anterior thigh, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, headache, fatigue, anxiety, and diz...
Date:   Aug 2010
Title:   Acupuncture for pain in endometriosis
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   Endometriosis is a gynaecological disease that causes chronic pelvic pain, most notably painful menstruation, as the most common complaint. Acupuncture is frequently used to treat both pain and various gynaecological conditions. This review examined th...
Date:   Jul 2010
Title:   Acupuncture for Bell's palsy
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   Bell's palsy or idiopathic facial palsy is the most common disorder affecting the facial nerves and results in weakness or paralysis on one side of the face. The paralysis causes distortion of the face and interferes with normal functions, such as closi...
Date:   May 2010
Title:   Acupuncture for glaucoma
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   Glaucoma is a leading cause of blindness worldwide. Although there are many existing treatments, including the use of eye drops, laser treatment, and a variety of surgical procedures, some patients may seek complementary or alternative medicine such as ...
Date:   Mar 2010
Title:   Acupuncture for acute management and rehabilitation of traumatic brain injury
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   Acupuncture used for the acute treatment, rehabilitation (or both) of traumatic brain injury (TBI) has been studied in China. We conducted a systematic review to evaluate the efficacy and safety of acupuncture for these conditions. Four randomized contr...
Date:   Dec 2009
Title:   Acupuncture for uterine fibroids
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   There is no reliable proof of effectiveness of acupuncture for uterine fibroids due to lack of randomized controlled trials up to now.
Date:   May 2009
Title:   Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation for primary dysmenorrhoea
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   High-frequency nerve stimulation may help relieve painful menstrual cramps. Dysmenorrhoea is a very common complaint that refers to painful menstrual cramps in the uterus. Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) involves the sending of an ele...
Date:   May 2009
Title:   Acupuncture for depression
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   Depression is widely experienced in our communities. In clinical depression, people report a lack of interest in life and activities which they otherwise normally enjoy. This can be accompanied by other symptoms including weight loss, over-eating, feeli...
Date:   Dec 2008
Title:   Stimulation of the wrist acupuncture point P6 for preventing postoperative nausea and vomiting
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   Postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) are two of the most common complications after anaesthesia and surgery. Drugs are only partially effective in preventing PONV and may cause adverse effects. Alternative methods, such as stimulating an acupuncture...
Date:   Nov 2008
Title:   Acupuncture for chronic asthma
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   Acupuncture is a treatment originating from traditional Chinese medicine. It consists of the stimulation of defined points on the skin (mostly by insertion of needles). The objective of this review was to assess whether there is evidence from randomised...
Date:   Aug 2008
Title:   Acupuncture for restless legs syndrome
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is a sensorimotor movement disorder characterized by uncomfortable sensations in the legs and an urge to move them. The syndrome is very common and its lifestyle impacts justify a search for more effective and acceptable int...
Date:   May 2008

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