Purpose of Review

The purpose of this review is to discuss the current evidence for acupuncture in migraine and to provide insight into which patients may benefit most from acupuncture.

Recent Findings

Multiple studies support acupuncture as a validated modality for the prevention of episodic migraine. While small studies on acupuncture for the prevention of chronic migraine are encouraging, evidence for its benefit is limited. Likewise, the existing studies on acupuncture for acute migraine treatment are insufficient.

Summary

Acupuncture is commonly used to treat migraine and has gained popularity as a validated non-pharmaceutical option. Although the specific mechanisms of acupuncture are not clearly understood, there is evidence for its effectiveness in treating migraine. Results of acupuncture studies are quite variable and depend on multiple factors, including frequency, duration, and consistency of treatments, as well as acupoint selection. A better understanding of the flaws inherent in acupuncture research will help guide the development of future studies.

中文翻译：

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偏头痛针灸：数据和临床见解的审查。

审查目的

本文的目的是讨论偏头痛针灸的最新证据，并深入了解哪些患者可能会从针灸中受益最大。

最近的发现

多项研究支持针灸作为一种预防发作性偏头痛的有效方法。虽然关于针灸预防慢性偏头痛的小型研究令人鼓舞，但其益处的证据有限。同样，现有的针灸治疗急性偏头痛的研究也不充分。

概要

针灸通常用于治疗偏头痛，并已作为一种经过验证的非药物选择而受到欢迎。尽管尚不清楚针灸的具体机制，但有证据表明其可有效治疗偏头痛。针灸研究的结果变化很大，并且取决于多个因素，包括频率，持续时间，治疗的一致性以及穴位选择。更好地了解针灸研究固有的缺陷将有助于指导未来研究的发展。