A systematic review and meta-analysis protocol has been initiated to evaluate acupuncture's efficacy and safety in treating abdominal pain linked to immunoglobulin A vasculitis, a common complication affecting 50-75% of patients. The lead author Peidong Zhao and his team from Henan University of Chinese Medicine will analyze data from randomized controlled trials to synthesize evidence supporting acupuncture. Insights aim to compare acupuncture's effects against corticosteroids and provide guidance for informed treatment strategies. The review addresses primary outcomes like symptom scores and secondary outcomes including recurrence rates and adverse events, ensuring thorough risk assessment.

Source: BMJ Open