Role of acupuncture in Insomnia

Effect of selective acupuncture points on sleep quality in patients with primary insomnia - A Randomized controlled trial - nil

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 2

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2023/11/059633

Enrollment

Registered

2023-11-07

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2023-11-13

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Health Condition 1: G470- Insomnia

Interventions

Intervention1: Acupuncture at Heart 7, Pericardium 6, Lung 3, Kidney 3 points: Acupuncture at Heart 7 , Pericardium 6 , Lung 3 , Kidney 3 points for 20 minutes once a day thrice a week for a month Co

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Both male and female under the age group of 20 to 60 years who meet the DSM-4 diagnostic criteria for Insomnia and willing to give consent

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: patient with depression ,schizophrenia , Obstructive sleep apnea. Women during menstrual bleeding

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Assessment of quality of sleep will be measured using pittsburg sleep quality index questionnaire (PSQI)Timepoint: Assessment of quality of sleep will be measured using pittsburg sleep quality index questionnaire (PSQI) before and after a week of intervention	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Assessment of Heart rate and Heart rate variabilityTimepoint: Assessment of Heart rate and Heart rate variability before and after a week of intervention	—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr J Anbudasan

International Institute Of Yoga and Naturopathy Medical Sciences

drprabubnys91@gmail.com9566351891

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026