NCT06859190

Efficacy of Auricular Pressure Beans with Electroacupuncture and Estazolam Treating Insomnia Caused by Cancer

Analysis of the Efficacy of Auricular Pressure Beans Combined with Electroacupuncture and Estazolam for the Treatment of Insomnia Induced by Cancer

• Status: Recruiting
• Phase: Phase 3
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 60 (estimated)
• Sponsor: Qinghai Red Cross Hospital · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 18 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Accepted

Summary

The core objectives of this study are to assess the short-term and long-term efficacy of auricular acupoint pressure beans combined with electroacupuncture and estazolam in the treatment of cancer-caused insomnia. The study aims to accurately compare the differences between this combination therapy and standard Western medicine in improving sleep quality and effectively alleviating anxiety and depression. Additionally, it will meticulously observe the safety of the combined treatment and record the occurrence and potential causative factors of any adverse reactions.

Detailed description

This study is a prospective, multicenter, randomized controlled, open-label clinical trial evaluating the efficacy of auricular pressure beans combined with electroacupuncture and estazolam in treating cancer-caused insomnia. A total of 60 patients will be enrolled and randomized into a control group and an experimental group, each consisting of 30 patients.Patients in the control group will follow the standard estazolam treatment program, with the drug dosage adjusted according to individual conditions to achieve the best therapeutic effect. In the experimental group, auricular pressure points and electroacupuncture will be skillfully integrated with estazolam treatment. The auricular pressure points will be carefully selected based on their relation to insomnia (e.g., Shenmen, heart, sympathetic) and will be replaced once or twice a week. Electroacupuncture will target key acupoints such as Baihui, Shenmen, and Sanyinjiao, with each session lasting 30 minutes and conducted twice a week.Data collection will involve the Insomnia Severity Index, Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), Hamilton Anxiety Scale (HAMA), Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HAMD), and other assessments through questionnaires and clinical evaluations at the end of the 0th, 4th, and 8th weeks of treatment, as well as during follow-up (12th, 16th, and 20th weeks). All adverse reactions occurring throughout the treatment process will be closely monitored and recorded, including both drug-related and non-drug-related adverse reactions. Professional statistical software will be used to analyze the data rigorously, comparing dynamic changes in various indicators between the experimental and control groups before and after treatment, thereby scientifically assessing the efficacy and safety of the combined treatment for cancer-related insomnia. This rigorous study design and comprehensive data analysis aim to provide new perspectives and evidence for treating cancer-related insomnia.

Conditions

• Cancer
• Insomnia

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
DRUG	estazolam 1-2 mg	oral estazolam 1-2 mg daily at bedtime for 8 weeks.
PROCEDURE	Auricular pressure bean combined with electroacupuncture	Electroacupuncture treatment will be performed on seven acupoints, including Baihui (GV20), Shenting (GV24), Yintang (GV29), Anmian (EX-HN22), Shenmen (HT7), Neiguan (PC6), and Sanyinjiao (SP6). Each session lasts for 30 minutes and is conducted twice a week.In addition, auricular point seed-pressing therapy will be applied to bilateral auricular points related to insomnia (Shenmen, Heart, and Sympathetic). Each auricular point will be pressed for 1 minute, three times a day. The total treatment course is eight weeks.

Timeline

• Start date: 2025-03-01
• Primary completion: 2026-03-01
• Completion: 2026-12-01
• First posted: 2025-03-05
• Last updated: 2025-03-25

Locations

1 site across 1 country: China