Acupuncture for treating primary insomnia related to liver and spleen issues

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This clinical trial investigates the effectiveness of acupuncture based on traditional Chinese medicine principles for patients suffering from primary insomnia characterized by liver depression and spleen deficiency. A total of 96 participants aged 18 to 40 will be randomly assigned to either an acupuncture group or a control group. The study will assess various outcomes, including sleep quality and overall health, using standardized measures such as the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index and the 36-Item Short Form Health Survey. The trial aims to clarify both short-term and long-term efficacy of acupuncture in improving insomnia symptoms and autonomic nerve function.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* In line with the diagnostic criteria of insomnia of liver depression and spleen deficiency type in traditional Chinese medicine :
* In line with the Western diagnostic criteria for insomnia ;
* 18 ≤ age ≤ 40 years old, male or female ;
* patients with a course of more than two weeks ; Note: The above criteria must be met for inclusion in this study.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Insomnia caused by a variety of organic diseases, neurological or psychiatric disorders
* Pregnancy, lactation or drug allergy
* There are more serious primary diseases such as cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, gastrointestinal diseases, endocrine system diseases, or psychiatric patients.
* Patients with coagulation dysfunction and bleeding tendency.

Where it's running

• The Third Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University
  Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Zhou CL Zhou Chuanlong
• Email: 471388079@qq.com
• Phone: 15868486255

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.