Using Auricular Acupuncture to Treat Insomnia After Stroke
Evaluating Efficacy and Safety of Auricular Acupuncture in Treating Insomnia Post-stroke: A Randomized Controlled Trial
This study is testing if auricular acupuncture can help stroke survivors sleep better and longer.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 60 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Ho Chi Minh City) |
| Trial ID | NCT06540664 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This clinical trial aims to evaluate the efficacy and safety of Auricular acupuncture in treating insomnia in patients who have experienced a stroke. Participants will receive either Auricular acupuncture or a sham treatment every five days for four weeks, with their sleep patterns monitored through checkups and sleep diaries. The study will assess whether Auricular acupuncture can reduce the time taken to fall asleep, increase total sleep hours, and improve overall sleep quality as measured by the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index. Additionally, researchers will track any medical issues that arise during the treatment period.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults aged 18 and older who have experienced a stroke at least three months prior and meet the diagnostic criteria for insomnia.
Not a fit: Patients who had insomnia prior to their stroke or have other sleep disorders or psychiatric conditions may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this treatment could significantly improve sleep quality and overall well-being for post-stroke patients suffering from insomnia.
How similar studies have performed: While the specific use of Auricular acupuncture for post-stroke insomnia is novel, acupuncture has shown promise in treating various sleep disorders in other studies.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Patients aged 18 years or older, with a post-stroke period of 03 months or more, based on discharge papers or medical records. * Patients who meet the diagnostic criteria for insomnia according to the DSM-V of the American Psychiatric Association for at least 3 months. Exclusion Criteria: * Patients with insomnia before the stroke. * Patients diagnosed with other sleep disorders such as sleep apnea syndrome, narcolepsy. * Patients diagnosed with neurological diseases or psychiatric disorders such as: Anxiety disorders, autism spectrum disorders, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, behavioral disorders affecting sleep before the stroke. * Patients are using antidepressants, psychiatric drugs. * Patients participating in other clinical trials with behavioral, psychological or complementary medical interventions during the study period. * Patients not cooperating during data collection
Where this trial is running
Ho Chi Minh City
- HoChiMinh University of Medicine and Phamacy — Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: An Thi Thuy Nguyen
- Email: nguyenan27011997@gmail.com
- Phone: 0773030312
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.