Observation on therapeutic effect of acupuncture at points Daling (PC 7) and "Shimian" in 48 cases of refractory insomnia.
- Author:
Ting-Yue LIN
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Author Information
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH: Acupuncture Points; Acupuncture Therapy; Humans; Sleep Initiation and Maintenance Disorders
- From: Chinese Acupuncture & Moxibustion 2005;25(5):331-332
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
OBJECTIVETo find the best method for increasing clinical therapeutic effect on refractory insomnia.
METHODSNinty-one cases of refractory insomnia were randomly divided into an observation group (n = 48) and a routine acupuncture group (n = 43). The observation group were treated by acupuncture at acupoints Daling (PC 7) and "Shimian", and the routine acupuncture group by routine acupoints. After treatment of 4 courses, their therapeutic effects were compared.
RESULTSThe cured rate was 81.25% in the observation group and 34.88% in the routine acupuncture group, the observation group being significantly better than the routine acupuncture group (P < 0.01). And the cured rate of one course in the observation group was significantly higher than that in the routine acupuncture group (P < 0.01).
CONCLUSIONThe therapeutic effect of acupuncture at Daling (PC 7) and "Shimian" is significantly better than that of acupuncture at routinely selected acupoints.
