Effects of scalp electroacupuncture stimulation on sleep in subjects with insomnia: a randomized crossover study

Effects of scalp electroacupuncture stimulation on sleep in subjects with insomnia: a randomized crossover study - Effects of scalp electroacupuncture stimulation on sleep in subjects with insomnia: a randomized crossover study

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

JPRN

Registry ID

JPRN-UMIN000055974

Enrollment

Registered

2024-10-30

Start date

2024-10-22

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-06-29

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Conditions

no disease

Interventions

scalp electroacupuncture no stimulation

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

Male

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: "Male adults aged 18 years or older at the time of consent. Self-reported insomnia lasting for more than one month. Athens Insomnia Scale score of 6 or higher, but less than 16. Capable of providing written consent based on their free will after receiving a thorough explanation of the study

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: History of psychiatric disorders. Presence of cerebrovascular disorders, malignancies, or other severe physical diseases. Use of sleeping pills, anti-anxiety medications, or antidepressants. Use of a cardiac pacemaker or an implantable defibrillator. Irregular lifestyle habits, such as working night shifts at least once per week

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Restorative Sleep Questionnaire(RSQ)	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Epworth sleepiness Scale Japanese Ver Sleep EEG Athens Insomnia Scale Physical activity harmful phenomenon	—

Countries

Japan

Contacts

Public ContactKazutoshi Toyoda

Graduate School of Tokyo Ariake University Graduate School of Health Care Medicine

5124001@tau.ac.jp03-6703-7000

Outcome results

None listed

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