Meta-analysis on Acupuncture and Moxibustion for Treatment of Vertebrobasilar Insuffciency / 中国中医药信息杂志

Objective To assess the effectiveness and safety of acupuncture and moxibustion for treatment of vertebrobasilar insuffciency (VBI). Methods Randomized controlled trails (RCTs) of VBI treated by acupuncture and moxibustion were collected. 8 RCTs were included and assessed. The data was statistically analyzed by Meta-analysis and Funnel plot analysis. Result 8 RCTs were all trails of low methodological quality. Meta-analysis indicated after combination OR=4.36, confidence interval of 95% was 2.88～7.45. The rhombus was located at the right side of the medium line (Z =6.33, P