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NCT06859190
PHASE3

Efficacy of Auricular Pressure Beans with Electroacupuncture and Estazolam Treating Insomnia Caused by Cancer

Sponsor: Qinghai Red Cross Hospital

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Summary

The core objectives of this study are to assess the short-term and long-term efficacy of auricular acupoint pressure beans combined with electroacupuncture and estazolam in the treatment of cancer-caused insomnia. The study aims to accurately compare the differences between this combination therapy and standard Western medicine in improving sleep quality and effectively alleviating anxiety and depression. Additionally, it will meticulously observe the safety of the combined treatment and record the occurrence and potential causative factors of any adverse reactions.

Official title: Analysis of the Efficacy of Auricular Pressure Beans Combined with Electroacupuncture and Estazolam for the Treatment of Insomnia Induced by Cancer

Key Details

Gender

All

Age Range

18 Years - Any

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Enrollment

60

Start Date

2025-03-01

Completion Date

2026-12-01

Last Updated

2025-03-25

Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Conditions

Interventions

DRUG

estazolam 1-2 mg

oral estazolam 1-2 mg daily at bedtime for 8 weeks.

PROCEDURE

Auricular pressure bean combined with electroacupuncture

Electroacupuncture treatment will be performed on seven acupoints, including Baihui (GV20), Shenting (GV24), Yintang (GV29), Anmian (EX-HN22), Shenmen (HT7), Neiguan (PC6), and Sanyinjiao (SP6). Each session lasts for 30 minutes and is conducted twice a week.In addition, auricular point seed-pressing therapy will be applied to bilateral auricular points related to insomnia (Shenmen, Heart, and Sympathetic). Each auricular point will be pressed for 1 minute, three times a day. The total treatment course is eight weeks.

Locations (1)

China, Qinghai,Qinghai Red Cross Hospital

Xining, Qinghai, China