Supplementary file 1_Fu’s subcutaneous needling therapy for intervertebral disk displaceme

32 randomized controlled trials involving 2,778 subjects were analyzed in this systematic review and meta-analysis. The study, authored by Wei Tian and updated in April 2026, evaluates the efficacy of Fu's subcutaneous needling for intervertebral disk displacement. It reports pooled effect sizes for outcomes like pain relief and functional improvement.

Use Cases

• Conducting secondary analysis of pooled clinical trial results based on the reported effect sizes.
• Evaluating heterogeneity sources in acupuncture research based on subgroup analyses mentioned.
• Assessing evidence quality for a specific intervention using the GRADE evaluation framework described.
• Validating meta-analysis methodologies using the sensitivity and publication bias assessments provided.

Strengths

• Includes data from 32 randomized controlled trials.
• Analyzes outcomes for 2,778 total subjects.
• Reports specific effect measures (RR, MD) with 95% confidence intervals for multiple endpoints.

Limitations

• Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
• The underlying primary data from the 32 RCTs is not included, only the review's analysis.
• The GRADE evaluation indicates the quality of evidence for the main outcome was moderate to very low.

Provenance

Source

Wei Tian via figshare.

Collection Method

Systematic review and meta-analysis of RCTs from databases including PubMed, Cochrane Library, and CNKI.

Time Range

RCTs published up to 10 March 2025.

Freshness

Last updated 2026-04-13 12:53:47; freshness should be verified.

Geography

Likely includes studies from Chinese and international databases, but specific geographic coverage is not stated.