Comparison 3. Needle acupuncture versus sham acupuncture.
| Outcome or subgroup title | No. of studies | No. of participants | Statistical method | Effect size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Percentage reduction in seizure frequency | Other data | No numeric data | ||
| 2 Improvement in quality of life score (QOLIE‐89 score) | 1 | Mean Difference (IV, Fixed, 95% CI) | Subtotals only | |
| 3 Withdrawal due to lack of efficacy | 1 | Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) | Subtotals only | |
| 4 Reduction in seizure frequency | 1 | Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) | Subtotals only | |
| 5 No increase in seizure frequency | 1 | Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) | Subtotals only | |
| 6 Percentage increase in seizure‐free weeks | Other data | No numeric data |