Effect of Electroacupuncture Versus Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Perimenopausal Insomnia: Protocol for a Noninferiority Randomized Controlled Trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Perimenopausal insomnia (PMI) has a high global incidence, which is common in middle-aged women and is more severe than nonmenopausal insomnia. Effective treatments with fewer side effects and more consistent repeatable results are needed. Acupuncture, a therapy based on traditional Chinese medicine, is safe and may be effective for PMI. It is widely accepted in Western countries, and evidence supports the use of acupuncture as a main or supplementary therapy. Cognitive behavioral therapy is also used to improve sleep quality. It has structured sessions and has been recommended as a first-line treatment for insomnia (cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia [CBT-I]) by the American Association of Physicians. However, few randomized controlled trials have been conducted

SUBMITTER: Wang H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10667986 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature