SynthesisFrontiers in neurology2025
Efficacy of different acupuncture therapies on hand dysfunction in post-stroke patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
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Abstract
Objective: Hand dysfunction is one of the main causes of disability in stroke. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to evaluate the efficacy of different types of acupuncture therapy in improving hand dysfunction among post-stroke patients. Methods: A comprehensive search was conducted across eight databases (PubMed, Cochrane Library, Embase, Web of Science, China National Knowledge Infrastructure [CNKI], Chongqing VIP Chinese Scientific Journals Database [VIP], China Biology Medicine [CBM], and Wan Fang) to identify randomized controlled trials (RCTs). Forty-two RCTs involving 2,766 participants were included. Primary outcomes were the Brunnstrom Recovery Stage (BRS), Fugl-Meyer Assessment (FMA), and Lindmark scores; secondary outcomes included the Modified Ashworth Scale (MAS), Range of Motion (ROM), Manual Muscle Testing (MMT), and Modified Barthel Index (MBI). Results: Meta-analyses demonstrated significant improvements in hand function across multiple outcomes: BRS (mean difference [MD] = 0.56, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 0.43-0.69), FMA (MD = 1.24, 95% CI: 0.96-1.53), MAS (MD = -0.48, 95% CI: -0.59 to -0.38), ROM (MD = 0.95, 95% CI: 0.64-1.26), and MBI (MD = 6.70, 95% CI: 4.85-8.55). Subgroup analyses revealed that electroacupuncture (EA) outperformed traditional acupuncture (TA) in improving BRS ( Conclusion: This meta-analysis supports the use of acupuncture, particularly EA, for enhancing hand function in post-stroke patients. EA demonstrates superior efficacy and consistency, suggesting its prioritization in clinical practice.
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