3.2.3. Moxibustion Causing Deqi Sensation vs. Moxibustion Not Causing Deqi Sensation

The level of evidence and recommendations were derived based on four RCTs [72–75] that observed the effect of moxibustion for LHIVD in terms of function and overall symptom improvement.

The meta-analysis showed that moxibustion causing deqi sensation was effective in improving the overall symptoms (RR: 1.19, 95% CI: 1.06–1.33, *p* < 0.01) and function (MD, −2.66, 95% CI: −4.02–−1.30), *p* < 0.001) compared to moxibustion not causing deqi sensation. However, due to the lack of quality of the supporting literature and the number of subjects included, the level of evidence was evaluated at two levels lower due to the risk of bias and imprecision.

In conclusion, moxibustion treatment causing deqi sensation may be considered for improving the overall symptoms of LHIVD (C/Low).
