The efficacy and safety of auricular acupoint therapy on treating functional dyspepsia with insomnia: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Functional dyspepsia (FD) is a prevalent health issue currently lacking optimal treatment options, with its global incidence rate increasing in recent years. Clinical studies have recently focused on the application of auriculotherapy in functional gastrointestinal disorders that are accompanied by negative emotions. However, few randomized controlled trials have investigated the use of auriculotherapy for FD patients with insomnia, leaving the therapeutic efficacy and safety largely undefined. This study aims to evaluate the clinical efficacy and safety of auriculotherapy in treating FD patients with insomnia.

Methods and analysis

This study is a single-center, randomized controlled clinical trial involving 80 patients with FD and insomnia. Using a central random

SUBMITTER: Shen MY 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11937052 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature