Effect of Acupuncture Treatment for Tinnitus: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Journal · Otology & Neurotology (2022)
Original authors · Kim SW, Jung DH, Wang Y, et al.
DOI · 10.1097/MAO.2022.0000004518
Summary
A meta-analysis of 22 RCTs (total 1,856 subjects) evaluating the effect of acupuncture treatment in tinnitus patients. The acupuncture treatment group showed significant improvement in THI and VAS scores compared with the control group.
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Included Studies
22 studies
Total Participants
1,856 subjects
Effect Size
SMD -0.72
Conclusion
Acupuncture treatment shows significant effects on symptom severity reduction and quality of life improvement in tinnitus patients.
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