Effect of acupuncture on cognitive impairment induced by sleep deprivation in animal models: a preclinical systematic review and meta-analysis

• Published in: Frontiers in aging neuroscience Vol. 17; p. 1560032
• Main Authors: Liu, Chang, Su, Yutong, Yau, Yuen-ming, Lin, Huize, Chen, Yihao, Fang, Weijian, Xu, Nenggui, Wu, Zhennan
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Switzerland Frontiers Media S.A 19.03.2025
• Subjects: acupuncture; Aging Neuroscience; animal models; cognitive impairment; meta-analysis; sleep deprivation; meta-analysis; acupuncture; animal models; sleep deprivation; cognitive impairment

Sleep deprivation (SD) has been associated with cognitive deficits, mediated by mechanisms such as neuroinflammation and oxidative stress. Acupuncture, a core component of traditional Chinese medicine, has shown promise in mitigating SD-induced cognitive impairment. However, the effectiveness and un...