The review found no eligible studies for this question.
It is very uncertain whether ACUPUNCTURE added to STANDARD DOSE ANTIPSYCHOTICS changes global state: Not improved, endpoint ‐ medium‐term (various similar… compared with STANDARD DOSE ANTIPSYCHOTICS (very low certainty).
It is very uncertain whether ACUPUNCTURE added to STANDARD DOSE ANTIPSYCHOTICS changes mental state: PANSS (not improved, reduced rated < 25%, short‐term) compared with STANDARD DOSE ANTIPSYCHOTICS (very low certainty).
It is very uncertain whether ACUPUNCTURE added to STANDARD DOSE ANTIPSYCHOTICS changes behaviour: Leaving the study early (short‐term) compared with STANDARD DOSE ANTIPSYCHOTICS (very low certainty).
ACUPUNCTURE added to STANDARD DOSE ANTIPSYCHOTICS may leads to lower adverse effects: Central Nervous System ‐ insomnia (short‐term) compared with STANDARD DOSE ANTIPSYCHOTICS (low certainty).
The review found no eligible studies for this question.
The review found no eligible studies for this question.
Summary of findings: needle acupuncture plus valproate showed no clear difference in seizure freedom ( compared with valproate alone (moderate certainty).
Summary of findings: needle acupuncture plus valproate showed no clear difference in 50% or greater reduction in seizure frequency ( compared with valproate alone (low certainty).
Summary of findings: needle acupuncture plus valproate showed no clear difference in frequency of adverse effects ‐ dizziness ( compared with valproate alone (low certainty).
Summary of findings: needle acupuncture plus valproate showed no clear difference in frequency of adverse effects ‐ malaise ( compared with valproate alone (low certainty).
Summary of findings: needle acupuncture plus valproate showed no clear difference in frequency of adverse effects ‐ nausea ( compared with valproate alone (low certainty).
Summary of findings: needle acupuncture plus valproate showed no clear difference in frequency of adverse effects ‐ sleepiness ( compared with valproate alone (low certainty).
Summary of findings: needle acupuncture plus Chinese herbs showed no clear difference in 50% or greater reduction in seizure frequency ( compared with chinese herbs alone (moderate certainty).
The review found no eligible studies for this question.
It is very uncertain whether acupuncture or acupressure plus analgesia changes adverse effects (pruritus) compared with analgesia (very low certainty).