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Clinical study on the treatment of obstructive sleep apnoea combined with insomnia by electroacupuncture with the method of strengthening the spleen and tranquillising the mind

Clinical study on the treatment of obstructive sleep apnoea combined with insomnia by electroacupuncture with the method of strengthening the spleen and tranquillising the mind

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
ITMCTR
Registry ID
ITMCTR2025000154
Enrollment
Unknown
Registered
2025-01-20
Start date
2025-03-01
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2025-03-03

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

Conditions

obstructive sleep apnea combined with insomnia

Interventions

Comparison group :Sham-acupuncture +conventional treatment
intervention group:Electroacupuncture + conventional treatment

Sponsors

The Affiliated TCM Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 65 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1) Meet the diagnostic criteria for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in the Multidisciplinary Diagnostic and Treatment Guidelines for Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Adults; 2) Sleep apnoea hypoventilation index (AHI) = 5 times/h; 3) Meet the diagnostic criteria for chronic insomnia in the International Classification of Sleep 3rd edition (ICSD-3); 4) Age is 18-65 years old; 5) Those who were informed about the trial and signed the informed consent form. 6)Those who had not received acupuncture and medication within the previous month.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1) Those who have Craniofacial deformity or =3 degree tonsil hypertrop; 2) Those with previous local surgical treatment; 3) Those with a history of needle-sickness; 4)Pregnant or planning to be pregnant and breastfeeding women; 5) Those with combined severe hepatic and renal insufficiency cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases malignant tumours coagulation disorders and severe gastrointestinal diseases. 6)Those with organic insomnia.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Pittsburgh sleep quality index;

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Sleep apnea hypopnea Index (AHI) monitored by sleep apnea preliminary screen;Epworth Sleepiness Scale;

Countries

China

Contacts

Public ContactYuting Duan

The Affiliated TCM Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University

18702009530@163.com18702009530

Outcome results

None listed

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