Effect of Combined Acupuncture and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Journal · Sleep Medicine (2024)
Original authors · Ryu BH, Song JH, Kim CH, et al.
DOI · 10.1016/j.sleep.2024.040
Summary
One hundred patients with chronic insomnia were divided into acupuncture + CBT-I, CBT-I alone, and acupuncture alone groups and compared for 8 weeks. ISI scores decreased by 68% in the combined group, showing the best effect.
Key figures
ISI Reduction Rate
68%
Participants
100 subjects
Treatment Period
8 weeks
Conclusion
The combination of acupuncture treatment and CBT-I shows superior synergistic effects to single treatments in chronic insomnia.
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