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Evaluation of the efficacy of transcutaneous electrical acupoint stimulation combined with stellate ganglion block in the treatment of primary insomnia

Evaluation of the efficacy of transcutaneous electrical acupoint stimulation combined with stellate ganglion block in the treatment of primary insomnia: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Status
Recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
ChiCTR
Registry ID
ChiCTR2600123582
Enrollment
Unknown
Registered
2026-04-28
Start date
2026-05-06
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-05-04

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

Conditions

Insomnia

Interventions

TEAS+SGB Group:The SGB group underwent ultrasound-guided stellate ganglion block with 3ml of 0.2% ropivacaine
the TEAS+SGB group underwent ultrasound-guided stellate ganglion block combined with percutaneous acupoint (Shenmen and Neiguan) electrical stimulation therapy.

Sponsors

Ethics Review Committee of Affiliated Hospital of Panzhihua University/Panzhihua Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 65 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Meet the diagnostic criteria for primary sleep disorders in the DSM-5 (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition) and have not yet received clinical treatment; 2. No gender restriction; 3. Age 18–65 years; 4. BMI 18–28 kg/m^2

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Patients with sleep disorders who are currently undergoing clinical treatment; 2. Those who take sedatives and analgesics long-term; 3. Patients with severe cardiovascular or respiratory diseases; 4. Those with coagulation disorders or severe liver and kidney dysfunction; 5. Patients with mental or neurological disorders or those unable to cooperate with the test; 6. Long-term alcoholics or individuals who abuse drugs; 7. Those with local skin damage, infections, or implanted electrophysiological devices.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index;

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Athens Insomnia Scale;Nighttime sleep duration;Deep sleep ratio;Light sleep ratio;Rapid eye movement ratio;Deep sleep continuity;

Countries

China

Contacts

Public ContactDeng Yijiang

Affiliated Hospital of Panzhihua University

529216819@qq.com+86 812 221 3383

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ChiCTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: May 7, 2026