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A randomized controlled trial of "Zi Shen Yi Sui" acupuncture in the treatment of chronic insomnia with subjective cognitive decline and research on brain mechanism of multimodal magnetic resonance

A randomized controlled trial of "Zi Shen Yi Sui" acupuncture in the treatment of chronic insomnia with subjective cognitive decline and research on brain mechanism of multimodal magnetic resonance

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
ITMCTR
Registry ID
ITMCTR2026000600
Enrollment
Unknown
Registered
2026-03-18
Start date
2026-03-23
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-03-30

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

Conditions

chronic insomnia with subjective cognitive decline

Interventions

acupuncture group:acupuncture
control group:sham acupuncture

Sponsors

Yueyang Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
50 Years to 75 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Male or female aged 50–75 years. 2. Diagnosis of chronic insomnia disorder per International Classification of Sleep Disorders, Third Edition, Text Revision (ICSD-3TR) criteria and ISI > 10. 3. Having at least 8 years of education. 4. Subjective cognitive concerns including memory-centered complaints as primary concern and persistent distress regarding cognitive decline. 5. Normal cognitive performance on standardized neuropsychological battery. 6. MoCA-B score = 23 for individuals with = 12 years of education, or = 25 for those with > 12 years of education. 7. RBDSQ < 5 and NoSAS < 7. 8. GAD-7 < 10 and PHQ-9 < 10. 9. Right-handed. 10. No use of medications for improving sleep or cognitive function within 1 month. 11. No acupuncture treatment within 6 months. 12. Willing to participate in the study and sign an informed consent form.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Severe diseases of the heart, liver, kidneys, blood, and respiratory systems, as well as uncontrolled infectious diseases. 2. A history of severe mental illnesses (such as bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, etc.) or malignant tumors. 3. Localized skin or tissue infection at acupuncture points. 4. Metabolic diseases, such as anemia, thyroid dysfunction, folic acid and vitamin B12 deficiencies, etc. 5. A history of alcoholism or substance use disorder. 6. Contraindications to acupuncture. 7. Unable to cooperate in completing assessments. 8. Any condition or event judged by the principal investigator to potentially affect cognitive function (such as a history of traumatic brain injury, stroke, heart surgery, etc.). 9. Participation in a study involving cognitive assessment within the past 12 months.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Insomnia Severity Index;

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Subjective Cognitive Decline Questionnaire;Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index;Montreal Cognitive Assessment;auditory verbal learning test - Huashan version;Generalized Anxiety Disorder Scale;Patient Health Questionnaire-9;Functional Activity Questionnaire;Total Sleep Time;Sleep Efficiency;Sleep Onset Latency;Wake After Sleep Onset;

Countries

China

Contacts

Public ContactYunfei Chen

Yueyang Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine

icyf1968@163.com18930568221

Outcome results

None listed

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