Ear acupressure for sleep problems during menopause transition
Part of Mental health, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study tests whether pressing small seeds on specific points of the ear can improve sleep for women going through perimenopause. It may offer a drug-free option to help you sleep better.
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Who can take part
- You are a woman between 45 and 55 years old.
- You are in the menopause transition (perimenopause) as defined by your doctor.
- You have trouble sleeping (e.g., difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, or waking too early) for at least 4 weeks.
- You are not currently taking sleep medications, or you have been on a stable dose for over 2 months.
- You have not had ear acupuncture before and are willing to follow the study plan.
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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