Thread Embedding and Ear Acupressure for Sleep Problems
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests whether special threads placed under the skin combined with acupressure on the ears can help people with chronic insomnia (long-term sleep trouble). The treatment is based on Traditional Chinese Medicine ideas about balancing energy in the body.
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Who can take part
- You are between 40 and 75 years old
- You have been diagnosed with chronic insomnia (ongoing sleep problems) that is not caused by another medical condition
- You have poor sleep quality according to standard sleep questionnaires
- Your blood pressure and diabetes (if you have it) are well-controlled with stable medications
- You don't have severe gastrointestinal problems, recent stomach procedures, or autoimmune diseases
- You are willing to provide stool samples and follow all study instructions
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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