Abstract
Background:The study aims to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of Tuina for children with myopia.Methods:The following electronic databases will be searched from establishment to July 2019: Cochrane Library, MEDLINE, EMBASE, Web of Science, Springer, World Health Organization International Clinical Trials Registry Platform (ICTRP), China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI), Wan-fang database, Chinese Scientific Journal Database (VIP), Chinese Biomedical Literature Databases (CBM), and other databases. All published randomized controlled trials (RCTs) about this topic will be included. Two independent researchers will operate article retrieval, duplication removing, screening, quality evaluation, and data analyses by Review Manager (V.5.3.5). Meta-analyses, subgroup analysis, and/or descriptive analysis will be performed based on the included data conditions.Results:High-quality synthesis and/or descriptive analysis of current evidence will be provided from improvement of distant vision, improvement of myopic diopter, and side effects.Conclusion:This study will provide the evidence of whether Tuina is an effective and safe intervention for children with myopia.PROSPERO registration number:CRD42019142283.
Highlights
Myopia is a group of disease presentation as spherical error of refraction caused by elongation of the eyeball or over accommodation
This paper is funded by Shandong province Science and technology development program of Traditional Chinese Medicine (NO. 2019-0053)
There is no requirement of ethical approval and informed consent, and it will be in print or disseminated by electronic copies. a School of Acupuncture-Tuina, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, b Department of acupuncture and moxibustion, Weifang Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Weifang, Shandong, China
Summary
Myopia is a group of disease presentation as spherical error of refraction caused by elongation of the eyeball or over accommodation. The focus of a distant object is in front of the retina.[1] The epidemic of myopia is a global public-. JR, HF, and JL are the co-first authors. This paper is funded by Shandong province Science and technology development program of Traditional Chinese Medicine The authors have no conflicts of interest to disclose. A School of Acupuncture-Tuina, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, b Department of acupuncture and moxibustion, Weifang Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Weifang, Shandong, China. The study aims to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of Tuina for children with myopia
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