What Researchers Did
Researchers conducted a network meta-analysis of 29 randomised controlled trials involving 2241 patients to evaluate the efficacy of acupuncture combined with other therapies for post-stroke cognitive impairment.
What They Found
The analysis of 29 studies with 2241 patients found that acupuncture combined with traditional Chinese medicine prescriptions (TCMP) was most effective for improving scores on both the Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) and the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) (P < .05 for both). This combination therapy demonstrated superior efficacy compared to acupuncture alone or other combined therapies in improving cognitive function in post-stroke patients.
Canadian Relevance
There is no direct Canadian connection or data included in this meta-analysis.
Study Limitations
The study's limitations include potential heterogeneity among the included trials and the possibility of publication bias, which could influence the generalizability of the findings.