Tuina for children with myopia: A protocol for a systematic review

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.