Clinical efficacy of meridian differentiation acupuncture in the treatment of intractable insomnia based on objective data: a protocol for a multicentre, single-blind, randomised controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Insomnia, a prevalent sleep disorder, significantly impacts individuals' physical and mental well-being. Despite conventional treatments, some patients experience persistent insomnia. Acupuncture, a safe complementary therapy, has been demonstrated to be effective in treating insomnia. Meridian differentiation can enhance acupuncture efficacy by enabling individualised diagnosis. Previous clinical research has indicated that meridian differentiation acupuncture (MA), based on objective data, can notably enhance sleep quality in patients with intractable insomnia. However, small sample sizes and a lack of objective measures necessitate further investigation. Therefore, we plan to conduct a large-scale, multicentre clinical trial to validate its efficacy.

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SUBMITTER: Chu W 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12306254 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature