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Efficacy of Auricular Pressure Beans with Electroacupuncture and Estazolam Treating Insomnia Caused by Cancer
Sponsor: Qinghai Red Cross Hospital
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
Interventions
estazolam 1-2 mg
oral estazolam 1-2 mg daily at bedtime for 8 weeks.
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