Acupuncture and moxibustion in integrative oncology and new progress in China

IF 2.8 4区医学 Q2 INTEGRATIVE & COMPLEMENTARY MEDICINE

Integrative Medicine Research Pub Date : 2025-04-24 DOI:10.1016/j.imr.2025.101149

Ming Yang , Yue Chen , Yuxiang Wan , Chen Shen , Jinchang Huang

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Abstract

Acupuncture and moxibustion are increasingly gaining recognition in the clinical and research fields of integrative oncology. This review synthesizes findings from clinical guidelines, systematic reviews, meta-analyses, and randomized controlled trials (RCTs) of acupuncture and moxibustion for cancer care. Clinical evidence highlights acupuncture’s efficacy in managing symptoms such as hot flashes, pain, insomnia, fatigue, and constipation. Acupuncture also demonstrates potential effects in reducing chemotherapy and radiotherapy-induced side effects. Recent advancements in China shows integrated therapies combining acupuncture with chemotherapy to enhance therapeutic outcomes. Additionally, laboratory studies reveal the potential of acupuncture and moxibustion to modulate the tumor microenvironment, boost chemotherapy efficacy, and strengthen immunity. Despite these promising results, there is a pressing need for well-designed trials and real-world studies to evaluate the long-term effects of standardized acupuncture and moxibustion treatments in cancer care.

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针灸在中西医结合肿瘤学研究中的新进展

针灸在综合肿瘤学的临床和研究领域越来越受到重视。本综述综合了针灸治疗癌症的临床指南、系统综述、荟萃分析和随机对照试验（rct）的研究结果。临床证据强调针灸在治疗诸如潮热、疼痛、失眠、疲劳和便秘等症状方面的功效。针灸在减少化疗和放疗引起的副作用方面也显示出潜在的作用。中国最近的进展表明，针灸与化疗相结合的综合疗法可以提高治疗效果。此外，实验室研究揭示了针灸在调节肿瘤微环境、提高化疗疗效和增强免疫方面的潜力。尽管有这些令人鼓舞的结果，但迫切需要精心设计的试验和现实世界的研究来评估标准化针灸治疗在癌症治疗中的长期效果。

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Integrative Medicine Research Medicine-Complementary and Alternative Medicine

CiteScore

6.50

自引率

2.90%

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审稿时长

12 weeks

期刊介绍： Integrative Medicine Research (IMR) is a quarterly, peer-reviewed journal focused on scientific research for integrative medicine including traditional medicine (emphasis on acupuncture and herbal medicine), complementary and alternative medicine, and systems medicine. The journal includes papers on basic research, clinical research, methodology, theory, computational analysis and modelling, topical reviews, medical history, education and policy based on physiology, pathology, diagnosis and the systems approach in the field of integrative medicine.