Verification of whether insomnia and high blood pressure can be improved by using moxibustion before going to bed at home

Effects of moxibustion self-care on sleep disorders and hypertension - Effects of moxibustion self-care on sleep disorders and hypertension

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

JPRN

Registry ID

JPRN-UMIN000052535

Enrollment

Registered

2023-10-23

Start date

2023-10-23

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-06-29

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Conditions

Sleep Disorders, hypertension

Interventions

Moxibustion treatment will be performed on 10 areas of the hands and feet before going to bed at least 3 days a week for 4 weeks. No treatment

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Those who showed a score of 8 or higher on the Pittsburgh Sleep Inventory (PSQI). Those who had systolic blood pressure less than 140 mmHg and diastolic blood pressure less than 90 mmHg.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Those who have received a clear diagnosis of sleep disorder at a medical institution and are taking medication.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index blood pressure	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Actigraphy Sleep onset latency nocturnal awakening time sleep efficiency REM sleep time OSA sleep inventory MA version Nocturnal urination frequency	—

Countries

Japan

Contacts

Public ContactTomoyuki Nabeta

Morinomiya University of Medical Sciences, Faculty of Medical science Technology Department of Acupuncture

nabeta@morinomiya-u.ac.jp+81-6-6616-6911

Outcome results

None listed

Source: JPRN (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Jul 3, 2026