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Electroacupuncture for insomnia disorder: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial.

Sung-Phil Kim1, Joo-Hee Kim2, Bo-Kyung Kim3

  • 1Clinical Research Division, Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine, 1672 Yuseongdae-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon, 305-811, Republic of Korea.

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This study investigates electroacupuncture (EA) as a treatment for insomnia, comparing its effectiveness and safety against sham EA and usual care. Results will offer clinical evidence for EA

Area of Science:

  • Integrative and Complementary Medicine
  • Sleep Medicine
  • Clinical Trials

Background:

  • Insomnia is a prevalent sleep disorder with significant societal costs.
  • Current pharmaceutical treatments for insomnia may have adverse effects with long-term use.
  • Electroacupuncture (EA) is emerging as a potential therapeutic option for various conditions, including insomnia.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide rigorous scientific evidence on the efficacy and safety of electroacupuncture (EA) for treating insomnia disorder.
  • To evaluate the impact of EA on insomnia severity and related quality of life metrics.

Main Methods:

  • A multicentre, assessor-blind, three-arm, parallel-design randomised controlled trial involving 150 participants.
  • Participants allocated to either EA, sham EA (SEA), or usual care groups.
Keywords:
Clinical research protocolElectroacupunctureInsomniaRandomised controlled trial

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  • Treatment administered 2-3 times weekly for 4 weeks (10 sessions), with outcomes assessed 5 weeks post-randomisation.

    • Main Results:

    • Primary outcome: Changes in Insomnia Severity Index (ISI) at 5 weeks.
    • Secondary outcomes: Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS), sleep diary, EuroQoL-5D, melatonin, cortisol, and Patient Global Impression of Change (PGIC).
    • Safety assessed throughout the trial at each visit.

    Conclusions:

    • The study aims to generate robust clinical data on the effectiveness and safety profile of EA for insomnia.
    • Findings will inform clinical practice and patient management for insomnia disorder.