Effect of Auricular Acupuncture for Generalized Anxiety Disorder Patients: A Meta-Analysis
Journal · Complementary Therapies in Medicine (2024)
Original authors · Shin MK, Han CH, Jung WS, et al.
DOI · 10.1016/j.ctim.2024.036
Summary
A meta-analysis of 16 RCTs evaluating the effect of auricular acupuncture treatment for generalized anxiety disorder. Auricular acupuncture treatment showed significant effects on GAD-7 score reduction (MD: -3.82) and sleep quality improvement.
Key figures
Analyzed RCTs
16 studies
GAD-7 MD
-3.82
Additional Effect
Sleep improvement
Conclusion
Auricular acupuncture treatment is effective for improving anxiety symptoms and accompanying sleep disorders as non-pharmacological treatment for generalized anxiety disorder.
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