Augenakupunktur-Therapie bei Insomnie: Eine systematische Übersicht und Netzwerk-Meta-Analyse Abstract Objective This study aims to comprehensively evaluate the efficacy and safety of eye acupuncture as a treatment modality for insomnia using advanced network meta-analysis techniques. Methods A systematic and thorough search was performed across eight major databases, spanning from their inception to September 01, 2025, to identify pertinent studies. In accordance with a rigorous screening process, which involved assessing titles, abstracts, and full-text articles, we performed data extraction and quality appraisal. Results A total of 31 studies, which encompassed a diverse range of interventions, were included for detailed analysis and synthesis....Weiterlesen

Wirksamkeit und Sicherheit der Akupunktur bei chronischer spontaner Urtikaria: Eine systematische Übersicht und Meta-Analyse Abstract Background This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of acupuncture in the treatment of chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU). Methods Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) assessing acupuncture for CSU were retrieved from seven public databases up to March 2025. Meta-analyses were conducted for each outcome, and publication bias and the certainty of evidence were evaluated. Results Eight RCTs involving 564 participants were included. Compared with antihistamines, acupuncture significantly improved the clinical effective rate (RR 1.19, 95% CI 1.10–1.29, p < 0.0001) and...Weiterlesen

Immunmodulatorische Wirkungen der Akupunktur auf Makrophagen bei allergischen Erkrankungen: Eine systematische Übersicht Abstract The incidence of allergic diseases has been increasing annually, severely affecting the quality of life of patients. With the growing recognition of traditional medicine, acupuncture, an ancient Chinese therapeutic method, has gradually gained attention for its potential in immune modulation. Studies have shown that macrophages play a crucial role in the development of allergic diseases, and acupuncture may influence allergic reactions by modulating the function of macrophages. This article aims to systematically evaluate the regulatory effects of acupuncture on macrophages in allergic diseases and the corresponding mechanisms....Weiterlesen

Modulation der Lungen-Darm-Achse: Eine randomisierte kontrollierte Studie zur Wirkung des Xie Bai Zeng Ye-Sud auf die Darmflora und die Schleimhautimmunität bei Kindern mit postinfektiösem Husten Abstract Background This study aimed to evaluate the clinical efficacy of Xie Bai Zeng Ye Decoction (XBZY) in the treatment of post-infectious cough in children with lung heat and Yin deficiency, and to investigate its effects on gut microbiota composition and intestinal mucosal barrier function. Methods A total of 116 children diagnosed with post-infectious cough due to lung heat and Yin deficiency were enrolled and randomly assigned to either a XBZY group or a Montelukast...Weiterlesen

Akupunktur zur Prävention von primären Kopfschmerzen bei Kindern und Jugendlichen: Ein Literaturüberblick für den pädiatrischen Neurologen Abstract Background To deepen the role of acupuncture as preventive treatment for pediatric primary headaches in children and adolescents and to understand if acupuncture is more effective than sham acupuncture or pharmacologic preventive treatment, acupuncture tolerability, and beneficial effect on psychiatric comorbidities. Methods A critical literature review was performed. Following PRISMA guidelines, all reports published (PubMed, 1982-2023) were considered. PICOS method was applied for paper selection. Efficacy measures were reduction of headache frequency, duration, and intensity compared with baseline, and, if available, with a control group. We also aimed to describe treatment protocols, the reason...Weiterlesen

Auswirkungen ausgewählter Akupunkturpunkte auf die Lungenfunktion und Entzündungsmarker bei Asthmapatienten – Eine Interventionsstudie Abstract Background Acupuncture is commonly utilized as an alternative method for managing bronchial asthma and has the added benefit of being cost-effective while improving the quality of life. Although previous studies have demonstrated the effectiveness of acupuncture in treating patients with bronchial asthma, there is a lack of evidence regarding its impact on inflammatory markers associated with the condition. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to assess the effects of acupuncture treatment on pulmonary function and blood inflammatory markers in patients diagnosed with bronchial asthma. Methods...Weiterlesen

Intradermale Akupunktur bei mittelschwerer bis schwerer Trockenheit der Augen: eine randomisierte kontrollierte Pilotstudie Abstract Objectives The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of intradermal acupuncture for the treatment of moderate to severe dry eye disease (DED). Methods Thirty patients with moderate to severe DED were randomly assigned (11) to either the Intradermal Acupuncture Group (IAG) or the Body Acupuncture Group (BAG). Both groups received 12 treatment sessions over four weeks (three times per week). The primary outcome was the Ocular Surface Disease Index (OSDI). Secondary outcomes included the Visual Analog Scale (VAS) for subjective symptoms, quality of...Weiterlesen

Auswirkungen der Akupunktur auf muskuloskelettale Schmerzen: eine Evidenzkarte Abstract Background Musculoskeletal pain is a leading cause of disability and reduced quality of life worldwide. Given the growing interest in complementary and alternative therapies, acupuncture has been widely explored as a potential treatment for alleviating musculoskeletal pain. This evidence map aimed to identify, describe, and summarize the current available evidence about acupuncture interventions on musculoskeletal pain. Methods For this map, searches were conducted in PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library, Allied and Complementary Medicine Database (AMED), Web of Science, and Epistemonikos to identify systematic reviews (SRs) with meta-analysis published up to 23 August...Weiterlesen

Untersuchung der zentralen Nervenbahnen, die das Gehirn und periphere Akupunkturpunkte verbinden, unter Verwendung von Nervenmarkern Abstract Background Acupuncture is widely used for therapeutic purposes, but the neural mechanisms underlying its effects are not fully understood. This study aims to investigate the neural projections from acupoints and subcutaneous (sham acupoints) sites to the central nervous system, using retrograde tracing technology, to clarify the specificity of acupuncture’s neural pathways. Methods Adult C57BL/6J mice were injected with the retrograde tracer PRV-CAG-3 × mScarlet at seven acupoints (LI4, GV20, LI11, BL23, LR3, ST25, ST36) and their corresponding subcutaneous sites (sham acupoints). After 120 h, the brains were...Weiterlesen

Immunmodulatorische Wirkungen der Akupunktur auf Makrophagen bei allergischen Erkrankungen: Eine systematische Übersicht Abstract The incidence of allergic diseases has been increasing annually, severely affecting the quality of life of patients. With the growing recognition of traditional medicine, acupuncture, an ancient Chinese therapeutic method, has gradually gained attention for its potential in immune modulation. Studies have shown that macrophages play a crucial role in the development of allergic diseases, and acupuncture may influence allergic reactions by modulating the function of macrophages. This article aims to systematically evaluate the regulatory effects of acupuncture on macrophages in allergic diseases and the corresponding mechanisms....Weiterlesen