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A methodological review of acupuncture for chronic atrophic gastritis: toward a core outcome set

  • By

  • Han Zhang

  • Yang Yu

  • Siyi Zheng

  • Shuaiyu Ying

  • Ding Shen

  • Wei Ye

  • Yichun Shi

  • Chenben Zhang

  • Xiaojing Wang

  • Yi Liang

  • June 1, 2026

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    This systematic review analyzed 55 RCTs of acupuncture for chronic atrophic gastritis, involving 5,311 patients over the past 25 years.

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    Methodological quality assessment revealed low-risk randomization in 83.6% of studies, but only 3.6% implemented allocation concealment.

  • 3

    A total of 57 different outcome measures were reported, with laboratory and imaging examinations comprising 55.4% of these indicators.

  • 4

    The review identified significant heterogeneity in outcome measurement definitions and timing, complicating data comparison.

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    The study calls for standardized clinical trial protocols and a core outcome set to enhance the quality of future acupuncture research.

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A methodological review of acupuncture for chronic atrophic gastritis: toward a core outcome set

  • by Han Zhang, Yang Yu, Siyi Zheng, Shuaiyu Ying, Ding Shen, Wei Ye, Yichun Shi, Chenben Zhang, Xiaojing Wang, Yi Liang

  • June 1, 2026

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