Ear acupuncture for post-stroke insomnia
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests whether auricular acupuncture (using small needles on the ear) can safely and effectively improve sleep in people who developed insomnia after a stroke. It's looking for participants who have had insomnia for at least 3 months since their stroke.
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Who can take part
- You had a stroke at least 3 months ago.
- You have trouble sleeping (insomnia) that started after the stroke, not before.
- You are 18 years or older.
- You do not have other sleep disorders like sleep apnea or narcolepsy.
- You are not currently taking antidepressants or psychiatric medications, and did not have a psychiatric condition (like depression or anxiety) before the stroke.
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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