SynthesisFrontiers in molecular neuroscience2026
Application of auricular therapy in postherpetic neuralgia: a scoping review.
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- Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists in neurodegenerative diseases: a bibliometric analysis of global research trends and research hotspots from 2006 to 2025.Naunyn-Schmiedeberg's archives of pharmacology · 2026Article
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Abstract
Objective: To conduct a scoping review on the application of auricular therapy in treating postherpetic neuralgia (PHN), comprehensively examining the current clinical status, efficacy, and potential mechanisms of different auricular therapy modalities, while identifying gaps and limitations in existing research to inform further exploration of auricular therapy for PHN. Methods: Following the Arksey and O'Malley scoping review framework, we searched Chinese full-text journal databases (CNKI), Wanfang Database, VIP Database, SinoMed, PubMed, Web of Science, Cochrane Library, and Embase. The search period spanned from database inception to August 2025. Included studies were analyzed and summarized. Results: A total of 32 studies were included, with randomized controlled trials being the predominant study type ( Conclusion: Auricular therapy represents a significant adjunctive approach for pain management in PHN patients. Existing research faces limitations in intervention protocol standardization, objective validation of mechanisms, and long-term efficacy assessment. Future studies should focus on precise point selection, standardized stimulation parameters, and multidimensional objective outcome measures. Systematic review registration: DOI: 10.17605/OSF.IO/J4BS2.
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