Meta-analysis and sequential analysis of acupuncture compared to carbamazepine in the treatment of trigeminal neuralgia

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World J Clin Cases. Aug 6, 2024; 12(22): 5083-5093
Published online Aug 6, 2024. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v12.i22.5083

Meta-analysis and sequential analysis of acupuncture compared to carbamazepine in the treatment of trigeminal neuralgia

Li Wei, Hui Han, Jie Meng, Xin Li, Qing-Ping Yao

Li Wei, Hui Han, Qing-Ping Yao, Department of Encephalopathy, Tianjin Beichen Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, Tianjin 300400, China

Jie Meng, Department of Acupuncture, First Teaching Hospital of Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin 300193, China

Xin Li, Bio-engineering Institute, Tianjin Modern Vocational Technology College, Tianjin 300350, China

Co-first authors: Li Wei and Hui Han.

Author contributions: Wei L and Han H completed the design and first draft writing of the study; Meng J and Li X collected the data; Yao QP drew the pictures; All authors reviewed the manuscript.

Conflict-of-interest statement: All the authors report no relevant conflicts of interest for this article.

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Corresponding author: Li Wei, BMed, Associate Chief Physician, Department of Encephalopathy, Tianjin Beichen Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, No. 436 Jingjin Road, Beichen District, Tianjin 300400, China. 13642049847@163.com

Received: April 10, 2024
Revised: May 24, 2024
Accepted: June 11, 2024
Published online: August 6, 2024
Processing time: 82 Days and 20.4 Hours

Core Tip

Core Tip: Randomized controlled trial studies have confirmed that both acupuncture and carbamazepine have significant therapeutic effects on primary trigeminal neuralgia. Our meta-analysis results showed that acupuncture treatment for trigeminal neuralgia is superior to analgesics and safer than carbamazepine.