Effectiveness of Traditional Chinese Acupuncture versus Sham Acupuncture: a Systematic Review

Authors

  • Luís Carlos Lopes-Júnior Universidade de São Paulo; Escola de Enfermagem de Ribeirão Preto
  • Lóris Aparecida Prado da Cruz Universidade de São Paulo; Escola de Enfermagem de Ribeirão Preto
  • Vanessa Cristina Leopoldo Universidade de São Paulo; Escola de Enfermagem de Ribeirão Preto
  • Fabrício Ribeiro de Campos Universidade de São Paulo; Escola de Enfermagem de Ribeirão Preto
  • Ana Maria de Almeida Universidade de São Paulo; Escola de Enfermagem de Ribeirão Preto
  • Renata Cristina de Campos Pereira Silveira Universidade de São Paulo; Escola de Enfermagem de Ribeirão Preto

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/1518-8345.0647.2762

Abstract

Objective: to identify and synthesize the evidence from randomized clinical trials that tested the effectiveness of traditional Chinese acupuncture in relation to sham acupuncture for the treatment of hot flashes in menopausal women with breast cancer. Method: systematic review guided by the recommendations of the Cochrane Collaboration. Citations were searched in the following databases: MEDLINE via PubMed, Web of Science, CENTRAL, CINAHL, and LILACS. A combination of the following keywords was used: breast neoplasm, acupuncture, acupuncture therapy, acupuncture points, placebos, sham treatment, hot flashes, hot flushes, menopause, climacteric, and vasomotor symptoms. Results: a total of 272 studies were identified, five of which were selected and analyzed. Slight superiority of traditional acupuncture compared with sham acupuncture was observed; however, there were no strong statistical associations. Conclusions: the evidence gathered was not sufficient to affirm the effectiveness of traditional acupuncture compared with sham acupuncture.

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Published

2016-01-01

Issue

Vol. 24 (2016)

Section

Review Articles

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Effectiveness of Traditional Chinese Acupuncture versus Sham Acupuncture: a Systematic Review . (2016). Revista Latino-Americana De Enfermagem, 24, e2762-. https://doi.org/10.1590/1518-8345.0647.2762