Self-acupressure for sleep problems in perimenopausal women
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests if a gentle technique called self-acupressure (pressing on specific points on your body) can help improve sleep in women going through perimenopause. It's a non-drug option that you can learn to do at home.
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Who can take part
- You are a woman between the ages of 35 and 64
- You are going through perimenopause (changes in your menstrual cycle or no period for up to 2 months)
- You have had trouble sleeping for at least 3 months that affects your daily life
- You are able to read Chinese and speak Cantonese or Mandarin
- You are not pregnant and have not changed your mental health medications in the last 3 months
- You have not taken antibiotics in the last 3 months, or probiotics (like yogurt) in the last 7 days
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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