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Abstract Title:

Is Electroacupuncture an Effective and Safe Treatment for Poststroke Depression? An Updated Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Abstract Source:

Biomed Res Int. 2021 ;2021:8661162. Epub 2021 Aug 24. PMID: 34485527

Abstract Author(s):

Xiafei Wang, Wa Cai, Yongpeng Wang, Song Huang, Quanbin Zhang, Feng Wang

Article Affiliation:

Xiafei Wang

Abstract:

Objective: To observe and compare the efficacy and safety of electroacupuncture and antidepressants in the treatment of poststroke depression (PSD) using a meta-analysis method.

Methods: The VIP, CNKI, Wanfang, CMB, Embase, PubMed, and Cochrane databases were searched. All randomized controlled trials (RCT) on electroacupuncture treatment of PSD were searched and further screened. Meta-analysis was performed on electroacupuncture and western medicine for PSD to explore the difference in efficacy between electroacupuncture and western medicine for PSD.

Results: Nineteen RCTs were included in the meta-analysis. Compared with the Western medicine group, the meta-analysis showed no significant changes in Hamilton Depression Scale (HAMD) scores between the electroacupuncture group and the antidepressant group (>0.05). The number of adverse events in the electroacupuncture group was less than that in the antidepressant group.

Conclusion: Compared with antidepressants, electroacupuncture is not less effective in improving depression symptoms in PSD patients with greater safety.

Study Type : Meta Analysis, Review

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