Table 103Summary clinical evidence profile, Comparison 14: Acupuncture TENS compared to Self-applied TENS for endometriosis

OutcomesIllustrative comparative risks (95% CI)Relative effect (95% CI)No of Participants (studies)Quality of the evidence (GRADE)Comments
Assumed riskCorresponding risk
Self-applied TENSAcupuncture TENS
Change (from baseline) in QoL (EHP-30 total score)-The mean change (from baseline) in QoL (EHP-30 total score) in the intervention groups was
1.39 lower
(8.94 lower to 6.16 higher)		MD −1.39 (−8.94 to 6.16)22
(1 study)		⊕⊝⊝⊝
Very low1,2		All women were undergoing hormone therapy with continuous progestin or combined oral contraceptives for at least 3 months

CI: confidence interval; MD: mean difference; EHP-30: Endometriosis Health Profile

1

No blinding

2

CI for estimate is very wide, crossing 2 thresholds

From: 11, Management strategies

Cover of Endometriosis: diagnosis and management
Endometriosis: diagnosis and management.
NICE Guideline, No. 73.
National Guideline Alliance (UK).
© NICE 2017.

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