Acupuncture for better sleep in older adults
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests whether acupuncture can improve sleep quality in older adults who have had trouble sleeping for at least 3 months. Participants will receive acupuncture once a week for 6 weeks and will be asked to complete questionnaires and a brain scan.
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Who can take part
- You are 60 years old or older.
- You have had poor sleep for at least 3 months.
- You are willing to attend weekly acupuncture sessions for 6 weeks.
- You do not have dementia, Parkinson's disease, or a recent stroke.
- You are not currently using a CPAP or BiPAP machine for sleep apnea.
- You do not have any condition that would make acupuncture unsafe (like a bleeding disorder or infection at the needle site).
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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