OBJECTIVETo observe the effect of conical atone needle on foot combined with Nan anvil at Yintang (CV 29) for insomnia.

METHODSSeventy patients were randomly divided into a ibian technique group and an acupuncture group,35 cases in each one. In the Sian technique group, conical stone needle on foot combined with bias anvil at Yintang(GV 29) were used,and the therapy was applied at Yongquan(KI 1), Taichong(LR 3) and Gongsun(SP 4), etc. In the acupuncture group, common acupuncture was implemented at Sanyinjiao(SP 6), Shenmen (HT 7) and Sishencong(EX-HN 1), etc. In the two groups, treatment was given for 2 weeks,once a day. There were two days to have a rest between 5-time treatment. The change of Pittsburgh sleep quality index(PSQI) before and after treatment was recorded and the clinical effect was observed after 10-time treatment and in two weeks aftet treatment.

RESULTSAfter treatment,the total scores of PSQI were declined significantly compared with those before treatment in the two groups(both P<0. 01). The total PSQI scores after treatment,the curative and effective rates and total effective rates when followed up bad no statistical significance(all P>0. 05).

CONCLUSIONConical stone needle on foot combined with Sian anvil at Yintang(GV 29) treating insomnia is safe and effective,and this treatment acquires similar efficacy with less suffering.