A meta-analysis of neuroimaging evidence for acupuncture-mediated modulation of altered central pain processing in patients with chronic pain.

Front Neurol · 2026 · PMC13177863 · PMID 42147848

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In contrast, acupuncture showed a positive trend in efficacy for migraine treatment without reaching statistical significance.

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