Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Korean Medicine Treatment for Post-Herpetic Neuralgia
Journal · Pain Medicine (2019)
Original authors · Kwon DY, Song MK, Zhang W, et al.
DOI · 10.1093/pm/pnz218
Summary
Fifteen studies on Korean medicine treatment (acupuncture, herbal medicine, pharmacopuncture) for post-herpetic neuralgia were systematically reviewed and meta-analyzed. The Korean medicine treatment group showed significant improvements in VAS and SF-36 scores.
Key figures
Included Studies
15 studies
VAS Reduction
WMD -2.1
Statistical Significance
p<0.01
Conclusion
Korean medicine treatment is effective for pain relief and quality of life improvement in post-herpetic neuralgia.
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