2009•Shanghai zhenjiu zazhiRequires access

Observations on the Therapeutic Effect of Acupuncture on Insomnia

Zhen Pin

Abstract

Objective To explore an effective method of acupuncture treatment for insomnia. Methods Ninety-two insomnia patients were randomly divided into a treatment group of 46 cases and a control group of 46 cases. The treatment group received acupuncture and the control group, Western drug treatment. The therapeutic effects were compared 20 days later. Results The total efficacy rate was 89.13% in the treatment group and 69.57% in the control group; there was a statistically significant difference between the two groups (P0.01). Conclusion The total efficacy rate of acupuncture in insomnia is higher than that of simple Western drug treatment.

About this research paper

What this paper is about

Why it matters

A significance statement is not available in the OpenAlex record.

Key contribution

A contribution statement is not available in the OpenAlex record.

Method / approach

Method details are not available in the OpenAlex metadata.

Main findings

Findings are not separately available in the OpenAlex metadata.

Limitations

Limitations are not available in the OpenAlex metadata.

Applications

Application details are not available in the OpenAlex metadata.

Available abstract

Key concepts: Acupuncture, Medicine, Insomnia, Therapeutic effect, Treatment and control groups, Significant difference, Drug treatment, Clinical efficacy