Acupuncture for neck pain and insomnia
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests if acupuncture can help people with both long-term neck pain and insomnia. It aims to see if this treatment reduces pain and improves sleep without using drugs.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 75 years old.
- You have had nonspecific neck pain (not from a clear injury or disease) and trouble sleeping for at least a few months.
- Your average neck pain over the past 24 hours is at least 3 on a 0–10 scale.
- Your insomnia symptoms score is 10 or higher on a standard sleep questionnaire.
- You agree to try acupuncture and sign a consent form.
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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