Objective:To observe the clinical efficacy of auricular needle-embedding therapy for treating primary insomnia.Methods:A total of 63 patients were randomly divided into a conventional acupuncture group and an auricula...Objective:To observe the clinical efficacy of auricular needle-embedding therapy for treating primary insomnia.Methods:A total of 63 patients were randomly divided into a conventional acupuncture group and an auricular needleembedding group.The conventional acupuncture group received acupuncture at meridian points,while the auricular needle-embedding group received acupuncture at auricular points.Treatments were given once a day for 6 consecutive days,followed by a 1-day break,as a course of treatment.Both groups were treated for 2 courses.Before treatment,and after 1 course and 2 courses of treatment,the Pittsburgh sleep quality index(PSQI)score was assessed,and the efficacy was evaluated.Results:The cured and markedly effective rate and total effective rate of the auricular needle-embedding group were higher than those of the conventional acupuncture group,but there was no significant difference between the two groups(P>0.05).After 1 course of treatment,the PSQI global score and the scores of subjective sleep quality,sleep latency,sleep duration,habitual sleep efficiency,and daytime dysfunction of both groups decreased compared with those before treatment(P<0.01);there was no statistical significance in comparing the PSQI global score and individual component scores between the two groups(P>0.05).After 2 courses of treatment,the PSQI global score and the scores of sleep latency and habitual sleep efficiency of the auricular needle-embedding group decreased compared with those after 1 course of treatment(P<0.01 or P<0.05),while only the score of sleep latency of the conventional acupuncture group decreased compared with that after 1 course of treatment(P<0.05);the PSQI global score and the scores of subjective sleep quality and sleep latency of the auricular needle-embedding group were lower than those of the conventional acupuncture group(P<0.05).Conclusion:Both therapies can improve insomnia.Compared to conventional acupuncture,auricular needleembedding therapy demonstrates a therapeutic advantage in improving sleep latency and sleep quality,making it worthy of clinical promotion.展开更多
Objective To compare the different efficacy in treating patients with chronic insomnia by pricking,acupuncture and estazolam.Methods Sixty patients were divided into pricking group(group A),acupuncture group(group ...Objective To compare the different efficacy in treating patients with chronic insomnia by pricking,acupuncture and estazolam.Methods Sixty patients were divided into pricking group(group A),acupuncture group(group B) and western medicine group(group C) according to the random number table,with 20 cases in each group.In group A,hook-type needles were applied on Shenmai(申脉 BL 62) and Zhaohai(照海 Kl 6) bilaterally by piercing the skin,a small amount of mucus was squeezed and subcutaneous fibers were broken;in group B,disposable acupuncture needles were applied by needling BL 62 and Kl 6 bilaterally at the depth of 0.5 cun;in group C,patients were asked to take 1 mg estazolam once a day at bedtime.The three groups were observed for 28 days,and Epworth scores and improvement of symptoms in daytime dysfunction were recorded.Results The total effective rate of improvement of symptoms in daytime dysfunction of group A(100%,20/20) was superior to that of group B(70%,14/20),and the differences were statistically significant(P〈0.05);the total effective rates of group A and group B were superior to that of group C(25%,5/20),and the differences were statistically significant(P〈0.01,P〈0.05).In terms of Epworth scores,the efficacy of group A was significantly superior to that of group B(13.35±2.85 vs 11.10±3.88,P〈0.05),the efficacy of group A was superior to that of group C(13.35±2.85 vs 5.30±3.28,P〈0.01),and the efficacy of group B was superior to that of group C(11.10±3.88 vs 5.30±3.28,P〈0.01).Epworth scores significantly decreased in each group after treatment(P〈0.01).Conclusion The therapy of pricking BL 62 and Kl 6 for patients of chronic insomnia was effective,daytime sleepiness was relieved and daytime dysfunctions were improved,and the therapy was superior to estazolam,and more advantageous than acupuncture.展开更多
Objective To observe the clinical efficacy of the needling method for regulating wei qi and strengthening brain on insomnia.Method Two hundred patients with insomnia were randomly divided into a group of regulating we...Objective To observe the clinical efficacy of the needling method for regulating wei qi and strengthening brain on insomnia.Method Two hundred patients with insomnia were randomly divided into a group of regulating wei qi and strengthening brain(group A) and a group of normal acupuncture(group B)through random number table method,with 100 cases in each group.In group A,Baihui(百会 GV20),Dazhui(大椎 GV 14),Shenmai(申脉 BL62),Zhaohai(照海 KI 6) and auricular points Yuanzhong(缘中 AT 2,3,4i),and Shenmen(神门TF 4) were selected;and in group B,Sishencong(四神聪 EX-HN 1),Shenmen(神门 HT 7),and Sanyinjiao(三阴交 SP 6) were selected.Acupuncture was given on these points once daily for 15 days.Pittsburgh sleep quality index(PSQI) was used for scoring and curative effect was evaluated before and after treatment.Results The total effective rate was 89.0%(89/100) in group A and 65.0%(65/100) in group B with a very significant difference between the two groups(P〈0.01);the difference of PSQI scores before and after treatment was(-9.15±5.68)in group A and(-5.64±5.73)in group B,with a very significant difference before and after treatment in the two groups(P〈0.01).Conclusion The therapeutic effect of the needling method for regulating wei qi and strengthening brain on insomnia is superior to that of normal needling method.展开更多
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the clinical efficacy of Zhenjingdingzhi decoction in treating insomnia with Qi-deficiency of heart and gallbladder.METHODS: We conducted a double-blind,randomized,controlled trial involving 100...OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the clinical efficacy of Zhenjingdingzhi decoction in treating insomnia with Qi-deficiency of heart and gallbladder.METHODS: We conducted a double-blind,randomized,controlled trial involving 100 patients with insomnia of Qi-deficiency of heart and gallbladder.Patients were randomly divided into the treatment group(n = 50) and the control group(n = 50) according to a random number table. The treatment group was given Zhenjingdingzhi decoction,while the control group was treated with Suanzaoren decoction. the pharmacological treatment lasted for 8weeks. The clinical efficacy was assessed by using Spiegel scale,Pittsburgh sleep quality index(PSQI)and Traditional Chinese Medicine(TCM) syndrome scores.RESULTS: Comparing Spiegel scores between the two groups at 4 and 8 weeks,the differences in curative effect between the two groups were both significant(both P < 0.05). The total effective rate was46% in the treatment group and 27.7% in the control group at 4 weeks,and 80% and 53.2% at 8weeks,respectively; After 8 weeks,PSQI scores showed that the total effective rates differed significantly between the two groups(P < 0.01): 84% in the treatment group and 59.6% in the control group; In improving sleep quality and sleep duration,the curative effect of the treatment group was better than that of the control group(P < 0.05).TCM syndrome,especially insomnia and palpitation,was improved better in the treatment group after 8 weeks as compared to that in the control group(P < 0.05). The total effective rate of the two groups was 84% and 66%,respectively.CONCLUSION: Zhenjingdingzhi decoction is effective and safe for the treatment of insomnia with Qi-deficiency of heart and gallbladder,especially for improving sleep quality and sleep duration.展开更多
Purpose: In order to make a report on 90 cases of insomnia treated by the Wei-defensive qi-regulating and brain-strengthening needling technique, as a clinical subject of the multiple center, for assessing the prelim...Purpose: In order to make a report on 90 cases of insomnia treated by the Wei-defensive qi-regulating and brain-strengthening needling technique, as a clinical subject of the multiple center, for assessing the preliminary standardized indications and operating methods and making an initial summary for writing the draft of the technique operation. Methods: By ratio of 1:1, the patients in conformity with the criteria were randomly divided into the experimental group and control group. In the experimental group, 45 cases were treated with the Wei-defensive qi-regulating and brain-strengthening needling technique on Baihui (GV 20), Dazhui (GV 14), Shenmai (BL 62), Zhaohai (KJ 6), plus ear points. In the control group, 45 cases were treated with routine acupuncture on Sishencong (Ex-HN 1), Shenmen (HT 7), Sanyinjiao (SP 6), etc. The therapeutic effects in the two groups were observed and assessed in comparison. Results: The results showed cure in 15 cases, remarkable effect in 27 cases, effect in 42 cases, failure in 6 cases, and the total effective rate in 94.4% in 90 cases of insomnia. In the three centers, the statistic management was performed based upon PSQI integral and showed significant difference (P〈0.01), and no significant difference among various groups (P〉0.01). Conclusion: The therapeutic effect in the treatment of insomnia by Wei-defensive qi-regulating and brain-strengthening needling technique is better than the control group and the therapeutic effect and methods in various centers are stable, without any deviation.展开更多
OBJECTIVE: To observe the effect of acupuncture and moxibustion on insomnia and explore its mechanism. METHODS: One hundred and twenty patients were randomly divided into an experiment group and a control group. Sixty...OBJECTIVE: To observe the effect of acupuncture and moxibustion on insomnia and explore its mechanism. METHODS: One hundred and twenty patients were randomly divided into an experiment group and a control group. Sixty patients in the experiment group were treated once a day with acupuncture at Baihui (GV 20), Sishencong (EX-HN 1), Shenmai (BL 62), and Zhaohai (KI 6) and with moxibustion at Baihui (GV 20) and Sishencong (EX-HN 1). Sixty patients in the control group were acupunctured once a day at Shenmen (HT 7), Neiguan (PC 6), and Sanyinjiao (SP 6).The Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) was used to compare sleep improvement between the two groups. RESULTS: The total effective rate was 87.7% in the experiment group and 76.3% in the control group. The PSQI scores and the total score were lower after treatment than before treatment in bothgroups. However, the reduction in the experiment group was greater than that in the control group in sleeping quality, time to fall asleep, sleeping disorder, and daytime function (P<0.05). CONCLUSION: Acupuncture and moxibustion at Baihui (GV 20), Sishencong (EX-HN 1), Shenmai (BL 62), and Zhaohai (KI 6) significantly improved insomnia symptoms in the experiment group compared with the control group.展开更多
Objective: To observe the effect of acupuncture on daytime wakefulness in insomnia cases. Method: Sixty primary insomnia cases were randomized into a treatment and control group, 30 cases in each group. The 30 cases...Objective: To observe the effect of acupuncture on daytime wakefulness in insomnia cases. Method: Sixty primary insomnia cases were randomized into a treatment and control group, 30 cases in each group. The 30 cases in the treatment group were needled on Baihui (GV 20), Shenting (GV 24), Shenmen (HT 7) and Sishencong (Ex-HN 1), whereas the 30 cases in the control group were prescribed Estazolam. After 30 d of treatment, the sleep of all cases was evaluated using the Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS) and Pittsburg Sleep Quality Index (PSQI). Result: The daytime wakefulness and sleep quality in the treatment group improved faster than those in the control group. Conclusion: Acupuncture has a better effect than Estazolam in the treatment of primary insomnia.展开更多
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the effect of Huadananshen mistura in clinical treatment of Chinese patients with insomnia. METHODS: In this randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, multi-center study, 244 patients with i...OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the effect of Huadananshen mistura in clinical treatment of Chinese patients with insomnia. METHODS: In this randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, multi-center study, 244 patients with insomnia were randomly assigned to a placebo group, a low-dose (10 mL/day), or a high-dose (20 mL/day) mistura group. Efficacy was assessed by using the sleep dysfunction rating scale (SDRS) and Clinical Global Impression-Improvement (CGI-I) scores. Safety and tolerability assessments included emergent adverse events, laboratory tests, and electrocardiograms. RESULTS: Total SDRS scores decreased in all three groups, and there were significant differences between the placebo group and the lowand high-dose mistura groups (P=0.000). CGI-I ratings in the lowand high-dose mistura groups were sig-nificantly better than that of the placebo group (P= 0.000). Incidences of rebound insomnia were similar in all three groups (placebo group: 6.94% , low-dose mistura group: 12.99% , and high-dose mistura group: 10.96% ; P=0.475). The efficacy of Huadananshen mistura in the lowor high-dose group was significantly better than that of the placebo group (P=0.000), but with no significant difference found between the lowand high-dose mistura groups (P=0.887). The rates of adverse events were similar in the three groups (placebo 2.44% , low-dose mistura 0%, and high-dose mistura 5%; P=0.088). CONCLUSION: Huadananshen mistura is an effective and generally well-tolerated hypnotic medicine for the treatment of Chinese patients with insomnia.展开更多
Objective: To systematically evaluate the therapeutic efficacy of tuina therapy for primary insomnia. Methods: Nine Chinese and English databases were searched from the inception to May 2017 to identify randomized c...Objective: To systematically evaluate the therapeutic efficacy of tuina therapy for primary insomnia. Methods: Nine Chinese and English databases were searched from the inception to May 2017 to identify randomized controlled trials (RCTs) studying tuina therapy for insomnia. The enrolled articles were all RCTs with tuina as the monotherapy or major therapy in the experiment group, with clear diagnostic criteria for primary insomnia well recognized worldwide or in China, and Pittsburgh sleep quality index (PSQI) as one of the outcome measures. Two researchers evaluated the risk of bias and quality of the enrolled studies by following Cochrane Handbook version 5.1.0. The meta-analysis was performed by RevMan version 5.3. Results: Eleven studies were included with a total of I 076 participants. The Western medication adopted in the control groups were benzodiazepine receptor agonists. The studies were all assessed as high risk of bias for blinding since blinding method was unable to be performed due to the specificity of tuina therapy; no study reported the support of fund or potential interest conflict, so they were all rated unclear for selective reporting. The meta-analysis showed that compared with other traditional Chinese medicine therapies, tuina worked more effectively in reducing the PSQI score (MD=-4.11〈O, 95% confidence interval (CI) -6.01 to -2.22, P〈0.O001); compared with oral administration of Western medication, tuina showed more significant efficacy in reducing the PSQI score (MD=-3.42〈0, 95%CI -5.19 to -1.66, P〈0.O001). Subgroup analysis showed that head tuina alone showed no significant difference compared with oral administration of Western medication regarding the change of PSQI score (MD=-4.19〈O, 95%CI -8.87 to 0.50, P〉0.05); a combination of head and back tuina could more effectively reduce the PSOJ score compared with oral administration of Western medication (MD=-2.08〈O, 95%CI -3.09 to -1.06, P〈0.O001). Conclusion: Tuina can produce more significant efficacy in treating primary insomnia compared with other traditional Chinese medicine therapies and oral administration of Western medication, especially the combination of head and back tuina.展开更多
Objective: To evaluate the therapeutic effects of needle-rolling therapy for chronic insomnia. Methods: In the present multi-central randomly controlled clinical study, 180 cases of chronic insomnia were randomly divi...Objective: To evaluate the therapeutic effects of needle-rolling therapy for chronic insomnia. Methods: In the present multi-central randomly controlled clinical study, 180 cases of chronic insomnia were randomly divided into the following two groups, a treatment group (90 cases) treated by the needle-rolling therapy and a control group (90 cases) treated with clonopin. The treatment course for both the two groups was 4 weeks. The therapeutic effects were evaluated based on improvement of the TCM symptoms and the Pittsburgs's sleep-quality index (PSQI). Results: After treatment, there were significant differences between the two groups in the effective rate (P<0.05), and in the total score of PSQI and in the scores of the 4 sub-items, i.e. sleep-quality, sleep-efficiency, hypnotic and daytime function (P<0.05). Although there was no significant difference between the two groups in the effective rate after a 3-month follow-up period, significant differences still existed in the 3 sub-items of sleep-efficiency, hypnotic, and daytime function of the PSQI (P<0.05). Conclusion: As compared with hypnotics of the second generation, the needle-rolling therapy may show better therapeutic effects for chronic insomnia patients.展开更多
文摘Objective:To observe the clinical efficacy of auricular needle-embedding therapy for treating primary insomnia.Methods:A total of 63 patients were randomly divided into a conventional acupuncture group and an auricular needleembedding group.The conventional acupuncture group received acupuncture at meridian points,while the auricular needle-embedding group received acupuncture at auricular points.Treatments were given once a day for 6 consecutive days,followed by a 1-day break,as a course of treatment.Both groups were treated for 2 courses.Before treatment,and after 1 course and 2 courses of treatment,the Pittsburgh sleep quality index(PSQI)score was assessed,and the efficacy was evaluated.Results:The cured and markedly effective rate and total effective rate of the auricular needle-embedding group were higher than those of the conventional acupuncture group,but there was no significant difference between the two groups(P>0.05).After 1 course of treatment,the PSQI global score and the scores of subjective sleep quality,sleep latency,sleep duration,habitual sleep efficiency,and daytime dysfunction of both groups decreased compared with those before treatment(P<0.01);there was no statistical significance in comparing the PSQI global score and individual component scores between the two groups(P>0.05).After 2 courses of treatment,the PSQI global score and the scores of sleep latency and habitual sleep efficiency of the auricular needle-embedding group decreased compared with those after 1 course of treatment(P<0.01 or P<0.05),while only the score of sleep latency of the conventional acupuncture group decreased compared with that after 1 course of treatment(P<0.05);the PSQI global score and the scores of subjective sleep quality and sleep latency of the auricular needle-embedding group were lower than those of the conventional acupuncture group(P<0.05).Conclusion:Both therapies can improve insomnia.Compared to conventional acupuncture,auricular needleembedding therapy demonstrates a therapeutic advantage in improving sleep latency and sleep quality,making it worthy of clinical promotion.
基金Supported by Research Fund for Young Teachers from Beijing University of Chinese Medicine
文摘Objective To compare the different efficacy in treating patients with chronic insomnia by pricking,acupuncture and estazolam.Methods Sixty patients were divided into pricking group(group A),acupuncture group(group B) and western medicine group(group C) according to the random number table,with 20 cases in each group.In group A,hook-type needles were applied on Shenmai(申脉 BL 62) and Zhaohai(照海 Kl 6) bilaterally by piercing the skin,a small amount of mucus was squeezed and subcutaneous fibers were broken;in group B,disposable acupuncture needles were applied by needling BL 62 and Kl 6 bilaterally at the depth of 0.5 cun;in group C,patients were asked to take 1 mg estazolam once a day at bedtime.The three groups were observed for 28 days,and Epworth scores and improvement of symptoms in daytime dysfunction were recorded.Results The total effective rate of improvement of symptoms in daytime dysfunction of group A(100%,20/20) was superior to that of group B(70%,14/20),and the differences were statistically significant(P〈0.05);the total effective rates of group A and group B were superior to that of group C(25%,5/20),and the differences were statistically significant(P〈0.01,P〈0.05).In terms of Epworth scores,the efficacy of group A was significantly superior to that of group B(13.35±2.85 vs 11.10±3.88,P〈0.05),the efficacy of group A was superior to that of group C(13.35±2.85 vs 5.30±3.28,P〈0.01),and the efficacy of group B was superior to that of group C(11.10±3.88 vs 5.30±3.28,P〈0.01).Epworth scores significantly decreased in each group after treatment(P〈0.01).Conclusion The therapy of pricking BL 62 and Kl 6 for patients of chronic insomnia was effective,daytime sleepiness was relieved and daytime dysfunctions were improved,and the therapy was superior to estazolam,and more advantageous than acupuncture.
基金Supported by Project of State Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine:2002 ZL 29
文摘Objective To observe the clinical efficacy of the needling method for regulating wei qi and strengthening brain on insomnia.Method Two hundred patients with insomnia were randomly divided into a group of regulating wei qi and strengthening brain(group A) and a group of normal acupuncture(group B)through random number table method,with 100 cases in each group.In group A,Baihui(百会 GV20),Dazhui(大椎 GV 14),Shenmai(申脉 BL62),Zhaohai(照海 KI 6) and auricular points Yuanzhong(缘中 AT 2,3,4i),and Shenmen(神门TF 4) were selected;and in group B,Sishencong(四神聪 EX-HN 1),Shenmen(神门 HT 7),and Sanyinjiao(三阴交 SP 6) were selected.Acupuncture was given on these points once daily for 15 days.Pittsburgh sleep quality index(PSQI) was used for scoring and curative effect was evaluated before and after treatment.Results The total effective rate was 89.0%(89/100) in group A and 65.0%(65/100) in group B with a very significant difference between the two groups(P〈0.01);the difference of PSQI scores before and after treatment was(-9.15±5.68)in group A and(-5.64±5.73)in group B,with a very significant difference before and after treatment in the two groups(P〈0.01).Conclusion The therapeutic effect of the needling method for regulating wei qi and strengthening brain on insomnia is superior to that of normal needling method.
基金Supported by Special Research Foundation of Selection and Cultivation for Outstanding Young Teacher of Shanghai University(Clinical Research on Zhenjingdingzhi Mixture for Insomnia,No.szy10046)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Effect of Dopamine D1/D2 Receptor-MAPK/ERK Signal Transduction in PD Levodopa-induced Dyskinesias with Shudi Pingchan Tang,No.81302926)3-Year Action Plan for Shanghai Municipal Chinese Medicine Development Project(Clinical Succession Base of Ding's Medicine,No.ZYSNXD-CC-HPGC-JD-003)
文摘OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the clinical efficacy of Zhenjingdingzhi decoction in treating insomnia with Qi-deficiency of heart and gallbladder.METHODS: We conducted a double-blind,randomized,controlled trial involving 100 patients with insomnia of Qi-deficiency of heart and gallbladder.Patients were randomly divided into the treatment group(n = 50) and the control group(n = 50) according to a random number table. The treatment group was given Zhenjingdingzhi decoction,while the control group was treated with Suanzaoren decoction. the pharmacological treatment lasted for 8weeks. The clinical efficacy was assessed by using Spiegel scale,Pittsburgh sleep quality index(PSQI)and Traditional Chinese Medicine(TCM) syndrome scores.RESULTS: Comparing Spiegel scores between the two groups at 4 and 8 weeks,the differences in curative effect between the two groups were both significant(both P < 0.05). The total effective rate was46% in the treatment group and 27.7% in the control group at 4 weeks,and 80% and 53.2% at 8weeks,respectively; After 8 weeks,PSQI scores showed that the total effective rates differed significantly between the two groups(P < 0.01): 84% in the treatment group and 59.6% in the control group; In improving sleep quality and sleep duration,the curative effect of the treatment group was better than that of the control group(P < 0.05).TCM syndrome,especially insomnia and palpitation,was improved better in the treatment group after 8 weeks as compared to that in the control group(P < 0.05). The total effective rate of the two groups was 84% and 66%,respectively.CONCLUSION: Zhenjingdingzhi decoction is effective and safe for the treatment of insomnia with Qi-deficiency of heart and gallbladder,especially for improving sleep quality and sleep duration.
文摘Purpose: In order to make a report on 90 cases of insomnia treated by the Wei-defensive qi-regulating and brain-strengthening needling technique, as a clinical subject of the multiple center, for assessing the preliminary standardized indications and operating methods and making an initial summary for writing the draft of the technique operation. Methods: By ratio of 1:1, the patients in conformity with the criteria were randomly divided into the experimental group and control group. In the experimental group, 45 cases were treated with the Wei-defensive qi-regulating and brain-strengthening needling technique on Baihui (GV 20), Dazhui (GV 14), Shenmai (BL 62), Zhaohai (KJ 6), plus ear points. In the control group, 45 cases were treated with routine acupuncture on Sishencong (Ex-HN 1), Shenmen (HT 7), Sanyinjiao (SP 6), etc. The therapeutic effects in the two groups were observed and assessed in comparison. Results: The results showed cure in 15 cases, remarkable effect in 27 cases, effect in 42 cases, failure in 6 cases, and the total effective rate in 94.4% in 90 cases of insomnia. In the three centers, the statistic management was performed based upon PSQI integral and showed significant difference (P〈0.01), and no significant difference among various groups (P〉0.01). Conclusion: The therapeutic effect in the treatment of insomnia by Wei-defensive qi-regulating and brain-strengthening needling technique is better than the control group and the therapeutic effect and methods in various centers are stable, without any deviation.
基金Supported by Chinese National Natural Science Foundation 81173335, Research into Effect of Acupuncture on Expression of Protein Difference in Brain Tissue of Rat Model with Insomnia
文摘OBJECTIVE: To observe the effect of acupuncture and moxibustion on insomnia and explore its mechanism. METHODS: One hundred and twenty patients were randomly divided into an experiment group and a control group. Sixty patients in the experiment group were treated once a day with acupuncture at Baihui (GV 20), Sishencong (EX-HN 1), Shenmai (BL 62), and Zhaohai (KI 6) and with moxibustion at Baihui (GV 20) and Sishencong (EX-HN 1). Sixty patients in the control group were acupunctured once a day at Shenmen (HT 7), Neiguan (PC 6), and Sanyinjiao (SP 6).The Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) was used to compare sleep improvement between the two groups. RESULTS: The total effective rate was 87.7% in the experiment group and 76.3% in the control group. The PSQI scores and the total score were lower after treatment than before treatment in bothgroups. However, the reduction in the experiment group was greater than that in the control group in sleeping quality, time to fall asleep, sleeping disorder, and daytime function (P<0.05). CONCLUSION: Acupuncture and moxibustion at Baihui (GV 20), Sishencong (EX-HN 1), Shenmai (BL 62), and Zhaohai (KI 6) significantly improved insomnia symptoms in the experiment group compared with the control group.
文摘Objective: To observe the effect of acupuncture on daytime wakefulness in insomnia cases. Method: Sixty primary insomnia cases were randomized into a treatment and control group, 30 cases in each group. The 30 cases in the treatment group were needled on Baihui (GV 20), Shenting (GV 24), Shenmen (HT 7) and Sishencong (Ex-HN 1), whereas the 30 cases in the control group were prescribed Estazolam. After 30 d of treatment, the sleep of all cases was evaluated using the Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS) and Pittsburg Sleep Quality Index (PSQI). Result: The daytime wakefulness and sleep quality in the treatment group improved faster than those in the control group. Conclusion: Acupuncture has a better effect than Estazolam in the treatment of primary insomnia.
基金Supported by the Grants from National Major Project for IND(2012ZX09303-003)Shanghai Health Talent Professional Project(XBR2011049)
文摘OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the effect of Huadananshen mistura in clinical treatment of Chinese patients with insomnia. METHODS: In this randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, multi-center study, 244 patients with insomnia were randomly assigned to a placebo group, a low-dose (10 mL/day), or a high-dose (20 mL/day) mistura group. Efficacy was assessed by using the sleep dysfunction rating scale (SDRS) and Clinical Global Impression-Improvement (CGI-I) scores. Safety and tolerability assessments included emergent adverse events, laboratory tests, and electrocardiograms. RESULTS: Total SDRS scores decreased in all three groups, and there were significant differences between the placebo group and the lowand high-dose mistura groups (P=0.000). CGI-I ratings in the lowand high-dose mistura groups were sig-nificantly better than that of the placebo group (P= 0.000). Incidences of rebound insomnia were similar in all three groups (placebo group: 6.94% , low-dose mistura group: 12.99% , and high-dose mistura group: 10.96% ; P=0.475). The efficacy of Huadananshen mistura in the lowor high-dose group was significantly better than that of the placebo group (P=0.000), but with no significant difference found between the lowand high-dose mistura groups (P=0.887). The rates of adverse events were similar in the three groups (placebo 2.44% , low-dose mistura 0%, and high-dose mistura 5%; P=0.088). CONCLUSION: Huadananshen mistura is an effective and generally well-tolerated hypnotic medicine for the treatment of Chinese patients with insomnia.
文摘Objective: To systematically evaluate the therapeutic efficacy of tuina therapy for primary insomnia. Methods: Nine Chinese and English databases were searched from the inception to May 2017 to identify randomized controlled trials (RCTs) studying tuina therapy for insomnia. The enrolled articles were all RCTs with tuina as the monotherapy or major therapy in the experiment group, with clear diagnostic criteria for primary insomnia well recognized worldwide or in China, and Pittsburgh sleep quality index (PSQI) as one of the outcome measures. Two researchers evaluated the risk of bias and quality of the enrolled studies by following Cochrane Handbook version 5.1.0. The meta-analysis was performed by RevMan version 5.3. Results: Eleven studies were included with a total of I 076 participants. The Western medication adopted in the control groups were benzodiazepine receptor agonists. The studies were all assessed as high risk of bias for blinding since blinding method was unable to be performed due to the specificity of tuina therapy; no study reported the support of fund or potential interest conflict, so they were all rated unclear for selective reporting. The meta-analysis showed that compared with other traditional Chinese medicine therapies, tuina worked more effectively in reducing the PSQI score (MD=-4.11〈O, 95% confidence interval (CI) -6.01 to -2.22, P〈0.O001); compared with oral administration of Western medication, tuina showed more significant efficacy in reducing the PSQI score (MD=-3.42〈0, 95%CI -5.19 to -1.66, P〈0.O001). Subgroup analysis showed that head tuina alone showed no significant difference compared with oral administration of Western medication regarding the change of PSQI score (MD=-4.19〈O, 95%CI -8.87 to 0.50, P〉0.05); a combination of head and back tuina could more effectively reduce the PSOJ score compared with oral administration of Western medication (MD=-2.08〈O, 95%CI -3.09 to -1.06, P〈0.O001). Conclusion: Tuina can produce more significant efficacy in treating primary insomnia compared with other traditional Chinese medicine therapies and oral administration of Western medication, especially the combination of head and back tuina.
文摘Objective: To evaluate the therapeutic effects of needle-rolling therapy for chronic insomnia. Methods: In the present multi-central randomly controlled clinical study, 180 cases of chronic insomnia were randomly divided into the following two groups, a treatment group (90 cases) treated by the needle-rolling therapy and a control group (90 cases) treated with clonopin. The treatment course for both the two groups was 4 weeks. The therapeutic effects were evaluated based on improvement of the TCM symptoms and the Pittsburgs's sleep-quality index (PSQI). Results: After treatment, there were significant differences between the two groups in the effective rate (P<0.05), and in the total score of PSQI and in the scores of the 4 sub-items, i.e. sleep-quality, sleep-efficiency, hypnotic and daytime function (P<0.05). Although there was no significant difference between the two groups in the effective rate after a 3-month follow-up period, significant differences still existed in the 3 sub-items of sleep-efficiency, hypnotic, and daytime function of the PSQI (P<0.05). Conclusion: As compared with hypnotics of the second generation, the needle-rolling therapy may show better therapeutic effects for chronic insomnia patients.