Meta-Analysis of Pharmacopuncture Treatment for Pruritus
Journal · Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2024)
Original authors · 백승현, 조아라, 김태윤, et al.
DOI · 10.1016/j.jep.2024.117890
Summary
The effects of pharmacopuncture treatment for pruritus of various etiologies were meta-analyzed. Analysis of 12 RCTs (total 1,156 patients) showed significant pruritus NRS score reduction and DLQI improvement in the pharmacopuncture group. The highest effect size was observed with Coptis and Sophora flavescens extract-based pharmacopunctures.
Key figures
Total participants
1,156 patients
NRS mean difference
MD -2.7
Heterogeneity indicator
I²=32%
Conclusion
Pharmacopuncture treatment shows significant efficacy in alleviating pruritus of various etiologies, and component-specific optimization research is needed.
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