Comparison 3.
Acupuncture versus wait‐list
| Outcome or subgroup title | No. of studies | No. of participants | Statistical method | Effect size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Pain intensity (VAS) short term | 1 | Std. Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI) | Totals not selected | |
| 1.1 Chronic NDR 4 wk treatment, 8 wk follow‐up | 1 | Std. Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI) | 0.0 [0.0, 0.0] | |
| 2 Disability (neck and pain disability scale) short term | 1 | Std. Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI) | Totals not selected | |
| 2.1 Chronic MND 3 mo treatment, 3 mo follow‐up | 1 | Std. Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI) | 0.0 [0.0, 0.0] | |
| 3 Disability (neck and pain disability scale) intermediate term | 1 | Std. Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI) | Totals not selected | |
| 3.1 Chronic MND 3 mo treatment, 6 mo follow‐up | 1 | Std. Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI) | 0.0 [0.0, 0.0] | |
| 4 Quality of life (SF‐36 mental score) short term | 1 | Std. Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI) | Totals not selected | |
| 4.1 Chronic MND 3 mo treatment, 3 mo follow‐up | 1 | Std. Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI) | 0.0 [0.0, 0.0] | |
| 5 Quality of life (SF‐36 mental score) intermediate term | 1 | Std. Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI) | Totals not selected | |
| 5.1 Chronic MND 3 mo treatment, 6 mo follow‐up | 1 | Std. Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI) | 0.0 [0.0, 0.0] | |
| 6 Quality of life (SF‐36 physical score) intermediate term | 1 | Std. Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI) | Totals not selected | |
| 6.1 Chronic MND 3 mo treatment, 6 mo follow‐up | 1 | Std. Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI) | 0.0 [0.0, 0.0] |