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Acupuncture for treatment of insomnia: a systematic review of randomized controlled trials.

Author: CaoHuijuan, LiHua, LiuJianping, PanXingfang

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ReviewAn article that critically examines existing research on a particular topic and summarizes the current state of knowledge in the field.
Systematic ReviewA review that systematically collects, evaluates, and integrates relevant research to answer a specific research question.

Overview

Acupuncture appears to be effective in treating insomnia. It showed a beneficial effect compared to no treatment and real acupressure compared with sham acupressure. Acupuncture was superior to medications regarding the number of patients with total sleep duration increased for >3 hours. There were no serious adverse effects related to acupuncture treatment.
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Original Abstract of the Article :
BACKGROUND: Acupuncture is commonly used in treating insomnia in China, and clinical studies have shown that acupuncture may have a beneficial effect on insomnia compared with Western medication. METHODS: We included randomized controlled trials on acupuncture for insomnia. We searched PubMed, the ...See full text at original site
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引用元：
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3156618/

データ提供：米国国立医学図書館（NLM）

Acupuncture: A Potential Remedy for Insomnia

This systematic review evaluates the effectiveness of acupuncture for treating insomnia, a sleep disorder characterized by difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep. The researchers reviewed a large number of randomized controlled trials on acupuncture for insomnia, comparing its effectiveness to various treatments, including no treatment, real acupressure, medications, and herbal therapies. The meta-analyses revealed that acupuncture was associated with significant improvements in sleep quality compared to no treatment and real acupressure. While acupuncture showed no difference in average sleep duration compared to medications, it was more effective in increasing the number of patients with a significant improvement in sleep duration. The review also found that acupuncture combined with medications or herbs yielded better results than medications or herbs alone. This comprehensive review suggests that acupuncture is a promising treatment option for insomnia, but further research is needed to confirm its efficacy and optimize its application.

Acupuncture: A Journey to Better Sleep

This review, like a camel caravan seeking a comfortable rest in the desert, explores the potential of acupuncture to alleviate insomnia. It reveals that acupuncture may offer a promising pathway to achieving restful sleep and improving overall sleep quality.

Finding Balance in the Sands of Sleep

This review underscores the importance of seeking holistic approaches to address sleep disorders. It suggests that acupuncture, alongside other complementary therapies and traditional medical treatments, can play a valuable role in promoting restful sleep and improving overall health. This research reminds us that finding balance in our lives, including the balance between rest and activity, is essential for overall well-being.

Dr. Camel's Conclusion

This research, like a camel seeking a restful oasis in the desert, explores the potential of acupuncture to alleviate insomnia. The review highlights the promising benefits of this ancient practice and suggests that it may offer a valuable pathway to improved sleep and overall well-being.

Date :
  1. Date Completed 2010-03-11
  2. Date Revised 2022-04-09
Further Info :

Pubmed ID

19922248

DOI: Digital Object Identifier

PMC3156618

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Languages

English

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