Acupuncture for neuropathic pain in patients with dry eye disease: protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis
Yan Zhu,
Shumin Wang,
Juan Wei
et al.
Abstract:Introduction Various randomized trials have demonstrated the therapeutic effect of acupuncture on the neuropathic pain (NP) in patients with dry eye disease (DED). However, the effectiveness and safety of acupuncture remain unclear. The objective of this systematic review is to assess the effectiveness and safety of acupuncture treatment related to NP in DED patients. Methods and analysis We will conduct searches across a range of databases including four English databases (PubMed, Cochrane Library, Embase, an… Show more
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