Description Module
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Description Module
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2025-12-25 @ 2:13 AM
Ignite Modification Date:
2025-12-25 @ 2:13 AM
NCT ID:
NCT01956760
Brief Summary:
The aim of this clinical study is to observe the therapeutic effect of acupuncture and intradermal acupuncture in the treatment of insomnia
Participants were randomized into the acupuncture group and control group. Both groups were treated 3 times in a week and assessed before and after the treatment.
Hypothesis :
1. Acupuncture group will produce superior effect in the treatment of insomnia compared with control group.
2. Acupuncture group will produce superior improvement in anxiety, depression, quality of life, sleep log, recognition, attention, and memory.
Detailed Description:
The acupuncture group is received acupuncture and intradermal acupuncture therapy at 5 acupoints on wrist and ankle. The control group is received same treatment at 5 sham points approximately 1cm lateral to the acupoints.
Except for the location of acupuncture points, all details of treatment are same between acupuncture group and control group. A certified practitioner treat both groups 3 times in a week. The acupuncture inserted into the skin for 20 minutes and the intradermal acupuncture inserted and fixed on the same points for 48\~72 hours.
Severity of insomnia, anxiety, depression, quality of life, recognition, attention, and memory are assessed at the baseline, after the last treatment and at a week after the end of last treatment.
Study:
NCT01956760
Study Brief:
Protocol Section:
NCT01956760