Acupuncture's Emergence as A Promising Non-Pharmacological Therapy for Appetite Management in Cancer Chemotherapy.

Objective: The primary objective of this investigation was to assess the impact of acupuncture intervention and explore the intricacies of acupoint selection as a therapeutic strategy for chemotherapy-induced Anorexia (CIA). Method: Eight electronic databases were searched to identify relevant studi...

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Publicado en:Nutrition & Cancer Vol. 77; no. 2; pp. 230 - 244
Autores principales: Zhang, Xu, Yang, Wenjing, Shang, Junliang, Shi, Lin, Yang, Lu, Zhang, Chi, Chen, Yuyi, Liu, Zishen, Li, Bo, Zhang, Xinghan, Tong, Li, Yang, Guowang
Formato: meta analysis research systematic review tables/charts Journal Article
Publicado: Taylor & Francis Ltd 2025
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          Zhang, Xu
          Yang, Wenjing
          Shang, Junliang
          Shi, Lin
          Yang, Lu
          Zhang, Chi
          Chen, Yuyi
          Liu, Zishen
          Li, Bo
          Zhang, Xinghan
          Tong, Li
          Yang, Guowang
        affil: Department of Nutrition, Beijing Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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          Anorexia Chemically Induced
          Anorexia Drug Therapy
          Chemotherapy, Cancer Adverse Effects
          Acupuncture Methods
          Appetite Drug Effects
          Alternative Therapies
          Human
          Systematic Review
          Meta Analysis
          Descriptive Statistics
          Confidence Intervals
          Body Mass Index
          Algorithms
          Correlational Studies
          Cluster Analysis
          Cisplatin Adverse Effects
          Acupuncture Points
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      ab: Objective: The primary objective of this investigation was to assess the impact of acupuncture intervention and explore the intricacies of acupoint selection as a therapeutic strategy for chemotherapy-induced Anorexia (CIA). Method: Eight electronic databases were searched to identify relevant studies on the use of acupuncture for the treatment of CIA to conduct a comprehensive meta-analysis. Following this, the Apriori algorithm, correlation analysis, and cluster analysis were performed to identify correlations between the selection of acupoints. Results: Acupuncture significantly reduced the incidence of anorexia (RR = 0.76, 95%CI: 0.65, 0.90; I2=63%; p = 0.001; n = 503) and anorexia score (SMD=-0.33, 95%CI: −0.53, −0.14; I2=22%; p = 0.0008; n = 419), as well as preserved body mass (MD = 2.70, 95%CI: 1.08, 4.32; I2=0%; p = 0.001; n = 187) and enhanced physical strength (MD = 4.23, 95%CI: 1.90, 6.55; I2=58%; p = 0.0004; n = 377). Moreover, subgroup analysis highlighted its efficacy in managing anorexia associated with non-gastrointestinal tumors and mitigating the severity of cisplatin-induced anorexia. Meanwhile, Zusanli (ST36), Neiguan (PC6), Tianshu (ST25), Zhongwan (RN12), and Qihai (RN6) were identified as crucial acupoints in CIA management. Conclusion: Acupuncture holds promise as a potential non-pharmacological approach for managing anorexia during cancer chemotherapy. To provide robust evidence of its effectiveness, well-designed Randomized Controlled Trials (RCTs) with larger participant cohorts, and consistent core outcome measures are essential.
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