Effects of Acupuncture and RAGA Therapy on sleep in young adults

Comparative study on Effects of TCM Acupuncture Without and With RAGA Therapy on Young Adults with Sleep Difficulties: A Randomized Controlled Trial - NIL

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 2

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2025/12/099060

Enrollment

Registered

2025-12-15

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-01-12

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Conditions

None listed

Interventions

Intervention1: Acupuncture and RAGA Therapy: Selected Participants will be informed about the procedure beforehand and will receive acupuncture based on pulse and tongue diagnosis using stainless stee

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: The study includes consenting males and females aged 18 30 years with sleep disturbances for at least three months, including difficulty falling or staying asleep, early awakening, poor sleep quality, daytime sleepiness, delayed sleep onset, or frequent nightmares.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: The study excludes individuals below 18 or above 30 years, those without informed consent, and participants with neurological or major psychiatric disorders. Subjects with serious medical illnesses, those on sleep-altering medications, current substance abusers, night or rotating shift workers, and pregnant females are also excluded.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
The study aims to assess the improvement in sleep quality following combined TCM acupuncture and RAGA therapy and to compare the effectiveness of each therapy in enhancing sleep outcomes.Timepoint: 18 months	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
The study aims to evaluate baseline sleep quality in young adults with sleep difficulties, compare pre- and post-intervention sleep parameters within each group, and assess changes in quality of life after the intervention.Timepoint: 18 months	—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDRANKESH SINGH

Sant Hirdaram Medical College of Naturopathy & Yogic Sciences for Women Bhopal MP

drankeshsngh760@gmail.com8619485622

Outcome results