Sleep Disorders Neurodevelopmental Disorders Insomnia Autism Spectrum Disorder Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Pediatric Sleep Disturbance Auricular Acupuncture Ear Acupressure Complementary Therapies Vaccaria Seeds Children Randomized Controlled Trial Sleep Quality Pediatric Insomnia Acupuncture Points Nonpharmacologic Treatment
Conditions
Interventions
Auricular acupressure was performed by applying Vaccaria seeds fixed with adhesive tapes at specific auricular points (Shenmen, Heart, Kidney, Subcortex, and Sympathetic). Each seed was pressed gently
Auricular Acupressure,Sham Auricular Acupressure
Sponsors
Da Nang Rehabilitation Hospital
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
2 Years to 12 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Children aged 2 to 12 years diagnosed with neurodevelopmental disorders such as autism spectrum disorder or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder Diagnosis of sleep disorder according to the International Classification of Sleep Disorders Third Edition ICSD 3 including insomnia or difficulty initiating sleep CSHQ total score greater than 40 at baseline Informed consent obtained from parents or legal guardians
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Severe medical comorbidities such as heart renal or hepatic failure Acute surgical conditions requiring intervention Concurrent use of sedative medications during the study period Non adherence to the study protocol Any other condition judged by investigators to interfere with participation or outcome assessment
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Sleep quality Baseline and week 8 after intervention CSHQ total score | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Insomnia severity Baseline and week 8 after intervention Pediatric Insomnia Severity Index (PISI) | — |
Countries
Vietnam
Contacts
Public ContactThinh Tran
Da Nang Rehabilitation Hospital
Outcome results
None listed