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Acupuncture vs sham: Episodes of nocturia

It is very uncertain whether acupuncture changes episodes of nocturia compared with sham acupuncture (very low certainty).

What each review found

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FindingEffectStudiesGRADE certainty
Acupuncture vs sham acupuncture
Episodes of nocturia · overactive bladder in adults
It is very uncertain whether acupuncture changes episodes of nocturia compared with sham acupuncture (very low certainty).
Acupuncture for treating overactive bladder in adults (2022) · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
MD 2.521 study · 25 participantsVery low

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The reviews

ReviewSearched up toIncluded studiesAMSTAR 2
Acupuncture for treating overactive bladder in adults
2022 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
Not reportedlist not extracted yetNot assessed

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