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Acupuncture is independently associated with improved recovery in Guillain–Barré syndrome: a prospective observational study

Source: Frontiers - Health • Published: 18 Jun 2026, 00:00

Acupuncture is independently associated with improved recovery in Guillain–Barré syndrome: a prospective observational study

A prospective clinical study examining complementary neurorehabilitation added to standard care for an acute immune-mediated peripheral neuropathy and short-term outcomes.

Key Takeaways
  • Prospective study enrolled 128 Guillain–Barré syndrome patients allocated to two groups
  • At two weeks, complementary treatment achieved 53.45% versus 35.71% improvement in Hughes scores
  • Adjusted analysis showed higher odds of MRC improvement with complementary therapy, adjusted OR 3.165
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