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초록정보 내용
Objectives
This study aimed to analyze the clinical application of manual therapy (including Chuna) in autism spectrum disorders (ASD).
Methods
We utilized worldwide databases and identified studies by pre-defined criteria. Then we analyzed the characteristic of included studies and investigated the efficacy and safety (adverse events) of manual therapy.
Results
Total of 27 studies in five countries (including 23 randomized controlled trials) were included. Regarding the intervention in experimental group, 22 studies conducted the massage on the some body parts, acupuncture point or meridian. However, in control group, diverse interventions including applied behavior analysis, sensory integration, language or occupational therapy, and acupuncture treatment were conducted. For this reason, we classified the 27 included studies into 4 categories according to monotherapy & combination treatment and add-on type. In 4 categories, we confirmed the therapeutic effects of manual therapy and low incidence of adverse events.
Conclusions
In this study, we could identify the therapeutic possibility of manual therapy for the ASD. However, the extreme diversity in control intervention, subject types, and outcome measures limits the ability to induce clear conclusion. Further researches related to ASD would be needed.
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