The efficacy of acupuncture for depression-associated chronic pain: a systematic review and meta-analysis (opens in new tab)

ObjectiveThe comorbidity of pain and depression is prevalent, adding difficulty to the treatment of depression. This systematic review with meta-analysis aims to determine the efficacy and safety of acupuncture in treating depression-associated chronic pain (DACP).MethodsA comprehensive search was conducted across four international databases, namely PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, and the Cochrane Library, along with four regional databases, including Wanfang Data, CNKI, VIP database, and Si...