Therapeutic effect of scalp-based acupuncture and moxibustion as an adjunctive treatment on children with cerebral palsy comparing to conventional rehabilitation therapy: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

Xue Y, Shi S, Zheng S, Yang Z, Xu J, Gong F · Translational Pediatrics · 2022 May

Objective

To perform a systematic review and meta-analysis of the recent reports on scalp acupuncture in the treatment of cerebral palsy (CP) in children, providing evidence for clinical diagnosis and treatment.

Conclusions

Scalp-based acupuncture therapy can effectively improve the symptoms of pediatric cerebral palsy (CP), promote the mental and psychological development of children, and improve their gross motor function, the treatment is safe.

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The efficacy of acupuncture for some pediatric conditions is promising, such as for cerebral palsy, nocturnal enuresis, tic disorders, amblyopia, and pain reduction.