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The effect of Transcutaneous Electrical Acupoint Stimulation on sleep quality

The effect of Transcutaneous Electrical Acupoint Stimulation on sleep quality in patient with chronic insomnia

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT2017060634353N1
Enrollment
40
Registered
2017-06-19
Start date
2017-06-22
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2018-02-22

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

Conditions

Chronic insomnia. Disorders of initiating and maintaining sleep [insomnias]

Interventions

Intervention 1: Control group: only contacts with the same points without electrical stimulation probe. Intervention 2: Intervention group: electrical stimulation of acupuncture points on the skin thr
Treatment - Other
Control group: only contacts with the same points without electrical stimulation probe
Intervention group: electrical stimulation of acupuncture points on the skin three points H7 and SP6 and L14.

Sponsors

Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences / Vice Chancellor for Research and Technology
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to No maximum

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Inclusion criteria: no pacemakers in heart; healthy upper and lower limbs. Exclusion criteria: severe psychological trauma during the study and using sleep drugs.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria:

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Sleep quality. Timepoint: Before and one month after intervention. Method of measurement: Using the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index and Actigraphy.

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
The little red-site irritation. Timepoint: After intervention. Method of measurement: Find and physical examination.

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactSoroush Maazinezhad

Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences

smedical90@gmail.com+98 83 4612 6767

Outcome results

None listed

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