Comparison 1.
Acupuncture versus sham treatment
| Outcome or subgroup title | No. of studies | No. of participants | Statistical method | Effect size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Pain intensity (VAS) immediate post treatment | 11 | Std. Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI) | Totals not selected | |
| 1.1 Chronic MPS 1 treatment session | 2 | Std. Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI) | 0.0 [0.0, 0.0] | |
| 1.2 Chronic MND 3 to 4 wk treatment | 4 | Std. Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI) | 0.0 [0.0, 0.0] | |
| 1.3 Chronic MPS 12 wk treatment | 1 | Std. Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI) | 0.0 [0.0, 0.0] | |
| 1.4 Chronic MND SA group 10 wk treatment | 1 | Std. Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI) | 0.0 [0.0, 0.0] | |
| 1.5 Cervical osteoarthritis 1 treatment session | 1 | Std. Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI) | 0.0 [0.0, 0.0] | |
| 1.6 Chronic MPS 3 wk treatment, pain with movement scale | 2 | Std. Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI) | 0.0 [0.0, 0.0] | |
| 2 Pain intensity (VAS) short term | 8 | 560 | Std. Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI) | ‐0.23 [‐0.40, ‐0.07] |
| 2.1 Chronic MPS 3 wk treatment, 3 mo follow‐up, pain with movement scale | 1 | 34 | Std. Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI) | 0.0 [‐0.67, 0.67] |
| 2.2 Chronic MND 3 to 4 wk treatment, 1 to 4 wk follow‐up | 1 | 34 | Std. Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI) | ‐0.15 [‐0.82, 0.52] |
| 2.3 Chronic MND 3 to 4 wk treatment, 3 mo follow‐up | 3 | 319 | Std. Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI) | ‐0.18 [‐0.40, 0.04] |
| 2.4 Subacute/chronic WAD 6 wk treatment, 3 mo follow‐up | 1 | 124 | Std. Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI) | ‐0.38 [‐0.73, ‐0.02] |
| 2.5 WAD myofascial 2 to 6 sessions, 6 wk follow‐up | 1 | 34 | Std. Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI) | ‐0.60 [‐1.29, 0.09] |
| 2.6 Chronic MND SA group 10 wk treatment, 3 wk follow‐up | 1 | 15 | Std. Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI) | ‐0.10 [‐1.11, 0.92] |
| 3 Pain intensity (VAS) intermediate term | 2 | Std. Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI) | Totals not selected | |
| 3.1 Chronic MPS ESNS 3 to 4 wk treatment, 6 mo follow‐up | 1 | Std. Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI) | 0.0 [0.0, 0.0] | |
| 3.2 Chronic WAD 6 wk treatment, 6 mo follow‐up | 1 | Std. Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI) | 0.0 [0.0, 0.0] | |
| 4 Pain intensity (VAS) long term | 1 | Std. Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI) | Totals not selected | |
| 4.1 Chronic MPS ESNNS 3 to 4 wk treatment, 3 year follow‐up | 1 | Std. Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI) | 0.0 [0.0, 0.0] | |
| 5 Disability (NDI) immediate post treatment | 1 | Std. Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI) | Totals not selected | |
| 5.1 Chronic MND SA group 10 wk treatment | 1 | Std. Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI) | 0.0 [0.0, 0.0] | |
| 6 Disability (NPQ) immediate post treatment | 3 | Std. Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI) | Totals not selected | |
| 6.1 Chronic MND, 3 wk treatment | 3 | Std. Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI) | 0.0 [0.0, 0.0] | |
| 7 Disability (NPQ) short term | 2 | 290 | Std. Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI) | ‐0.38 [‐0.62, ‐0.15] |
| 7.1 Chronic MND, 3 wk treatment, 3 mo follow‐up | 2 | 290 | Std. Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI) | ‐0.38 [‐0.62, ‐0.15] |
| 8 Disability (NDI) short term | 4 | Std. Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI) | Totals not selected | |
| 8.1 Chronic MND SA group 10 wk treatment, 3 wk follow‐up | 1 | Std. Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI) | 0.0 [0.0, 0.0] | |
| 8.2 Chronic WAD 6 wk treatment, 3 mo follow‐up | 1 | Std. Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI) | 0.0 [0.0, 0.0] | |
| 8.3 WAD II myofascial 2 to 6 treatment, 6 wk follow‐up | 1 | Std. Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI) | 0.0 [0.0, 0.0] | |
| 8.4 Chronic MPS 1 treatment | 1 | Std. Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI) | 0.0 [0.0, 0.0] | |
| 9 Disability (NDI) intermediate term | 1 | Std. Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI) | Totals not selected | |
| 9.1 Chronic WAD 6 wk treatment, 6 mo follow‐up | 1 | Std. Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI) | 0.0 [0.0, 0.0] | |
| 10 Quality of life (SF‐36) immediate post treatment | 1 | Std. Mean Difference (IV, Fixed, 95% CI) | Totals not selected | |
| 10.1 Chronic MND, 3 wk treatment | 1 | Std. Mean Difference (IV, Fixed, 95% CI) | 0.0 [0.0, 0.0] | |
| 11 Quality of life (SF‐36) short term | 1 | Std. Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI) | Totals not selected | |
| 11.1 Chronic MND, 3 wk treatment, 3 mo follow‐up | 1 | Std. Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI) | 0.0 [0.0, 0.0] |