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Effects of Acupuncture for Insomnia on Brain Function

Effects of Acupuncture for Insomnia on Brain Function: Exploratory Study Using fNIRS

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CRIS
Registry ID
KCT0011043
Enrollment
10
Registered
2025-09-17
Start date
2025-07-18
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-02-02

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Conditions

None listed

Interventions

Others : Prior to treatment, participants will be screened for conditions that may increase the risk of adverse events (e.g., fasting, extreme fatigue, recent intense exercise, recent surgery with ane
Dongbang Medical Co., Bo-ryung, Korea) will be used. Participants will remain in the supine position during the procedure. The following acupoints will be stimulated: Baihui (GV20), bilateral Shenmen

Sponsors

Kyung Hee University
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Healthy male and female adults aged 19 to 40 years.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: ? Individuals with cardiovascular diseases, infectious diseases, diabetes, chronic pain conditions, neurological disorders, psychiatric disorders (e.g., depression), gynecological disorders, or other serious medical conditions that may affect the study. ? (For female participants) Individuals who are not menstruating at the time of the study due to menopause, hysterectomy, pregnancy, or breastfeeding. ? (For female participants) Individuals who are using intrauterine contraceptive devices or taking oral contraceptive pills. ? Individuals who are currently taking any medications, dietary supplements, beverages, or herbal medicines that may affect sleep. (e.g., sleep aids, hypnotics, antidepressants, anxiolytics, central nervous system stimulants such as modafinil or methylphenidate, antihistamines, melatonin, GABA, valerian, herbal medicine). ? Individuals who consumed high-caffeine beverages (e.g., coffee, energy drinks) or alcohol on the day of the study. ? Individuals with significantly impaired cognitive function who are unable to provide informed consent or cooperate with the study. ? Individuals with skin conditions or sensory abnormalities at the acupuncture sites (head, wrists, calves) or at the fNIRS measurement site (head). ? Individuals affiliated with the laboratory conducting the study, including the principal investigator, co-investigators, students, research assistants, or students currently enrolled in courses taught by the investigators (including undergraduate and graduate students).

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Brain activity

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Quality of sleep

Countries

Korea, Republic of

Contacts

Public ContactIn-Seon Lee

Kyung Hee University

islee4u@gmail.com+82-2-961-2204

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CRIS (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 7, 2026