Thumbtack Needle for Insomnia in Menopause
Part of Mental health, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This trial tests a very thin acupuncture needle (thumbtack needle) placed on the skin to help women with chronic insomnia during perimenopause and menopause. It may offer a drug-free option to improve sleep quality.
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Who can take part
- Women aged 40 to 65 years old
- You are either perimenopausal (still having periods but approaching menopause) or menopausal (no period for the past year)
- You have chronic insomnia (trouble sleeping for at least 3 months) that is moderate to severe (score of 12 or more on a sleep scale)
- You have not used hormone therapy, anxiety meds, antidepressants, or sleep medications in the past month
- You do not have other sleep disorders like sleep apnea or restless legs syndrome
- You have not had acupuncture treatment before
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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