Effect of Acupuncture Treatment on Sleep Quality in Depression Patients: An RCT
Journal · Sleep Medicine (2025)
Original authors · Hwang MK, Son JW, et al.
DOI · 10.1016/j.sleep.2025.01.023
Summary
Eighty patients with comorbid depression and insomnia were randomly assigned to acupuncture treatment + sleep hygiene and sleep hygiene alone groups and compared for 8 weeks. The acupuncture treatment group showed significant improvements in PSQI and ISI scores.
Key figures
Participants
80 subjects
PSQI Improvement Rate
58%
Treatment Period
8 weeks
Conclusion
Acupuncture treatment provides additional effects on sleep quality improvement in depression patients.
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