title: [Systematic evaluation of the therapeutic effect and safety of Xingnao Kaiqiao needling method in treatment of stroke].
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  To evaluate the therapeutic effect and possible adverse effects of Xingnao Kaiqiao needling method in treatment of stroke.
  
  
  METHODS
  Adopt Cochrane system assessment methods.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Altogether 25 studies and 4 377 cases of stroke were enrolled. Xingnao Kaiqiao needling method had the tendency to decrease the fatality and the disablement rate, and it was better than the control group in improvement of nerve defect score and the therapeutic effect. In the studies enrolled, only 2 cases of pain were found.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Xingnao Kaiqiao needling method is safety and effective for stroke.
authors.affiliation: Chengde Medical College, Hebei 067000, China. yzx19972003@yahoo.com.cn
authors.forename: Zhi-xin
authors.initials: ZX
authors.lastname: Yang
authors.forename: Xue-min
authors.initials: XM
authors.lastname: Shi
mesh_terms: D015670:Acupuncture Therapy / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D016032:Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic; D020521:Stroke / Q000628:therapy*