[Meta-analysis on acupuncture and moxibustion for treatment of ulcerative colitis].

Abstract

OBJECTIVE:

To assess the effectiveness and safety of acupuncture and moxibustion for treatment of ulcerative colitis.

METHODS:

Randomized controlled trials or clinical controlled trials of acupuncture and moxibustion for interfere of ulcerative colitis in recent 10 years were reviewed and Meta-analysis was made for the literature results.

RESULTS:

Altogether 11 papers of clinical study were enrolled. Heterogeneous tests were conducted for the results of the 11 studies, as a result, chi2 = 8.55, P = 0.67. The fixed effect model was used for statistical analysis, after combination OR = 3.82, confidence interval of 95% was 2.65-5.52. The rhombus was located at the right side of the medium line. After Z test, Z = 7.14, P < 0.01, the therapeutic effect and the cured rate in the treatment group were significantly higher than those of the control group.

CONCLUSION:

The therapeutic effect of acupuncture and moxibustion on ulcerative colitis is superior to that of western medicine with safety and less adverse reactions.

• Authors: Jing-ping Mu, Huan-gan Wu, Zhi-quan Zhang, Hui-rong Liu, Yi Zhu, Zheng Shi, Xiao-mei Wang
• Journal: Zhongguo zhen jiu = Chinese acupuncture & moxibustion (Zhongguo Zhen Jiu) Vol. 27 Issue 9 Pg. 687-90 (Sep 2007) ISSN: 0255-2930 [Print] China
• PMID: 17926625 (Publication Type: English Abstract, Journal Article, Meta-Analysis, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't)

Topics

• Acupuncture Therapy
• Colitis, Ulcerative (therapy)
• Humans
• Moxibustion
• Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic