2014
DOI: 10.1016/j.dza.2014.10.009
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Efficacy of acupuncture for primary insomnia: a randomized controlled clinical trial

Abstract: Objectives. To investigate the six-week influence of acupuncture on sleep quality and daytime functioning in primary insomnia. Methods. The study was a double-dummy, single-blinded, randomized, placebo-controlled clinical trial. A total of 180 patients with primary insomnia were randomly assigned to 3 groups: verum group underwent verum acupuncture plus placebo; estazolam group underwent estazolam plus sham acupuncture; sham group underwent sham acupuncture plus placebo. The outcome was measured by Pittsburgh … Show more

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“…Strength of evidence was moderate. Lankford et al 134 found that doxepin 6 mg significantly improved three of four sleep components of the PGI scale compared with placebo at 4 weeks ( Figure 44). Lankford et al 134 found CGI scores were not significantly different with doxepin 6 mg compared with placebo at 4 weeks.…”
Section: Global Outcomesmentioning
confidence: 99%
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“…Strength of evidence was moderate. Lankford et al 134 found that doxepin 6 mg significantly improved three of four sleep components of the PGI scale compared with placebo at 4 weeks ( Figure 44). Lankford et al 134 found CGI scores were not significantly different with doxepin 6 mg compared with placebo at 4 weeks.…”
Section: Global Outcomesmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Both RCTs were conducted in the United States and reported industry sponsorship. Lankford et al 134 had low risk of bias and Krystal et al 133 had moderate risk of bias. Low (moderate study limitations, imprecise) CI = confidence interval; ISI = Insomnia Severity Index; MD = mean difference; NS = no significant difference; SMD = standardized mean difference…”
Section: Overview Of Studiesmentioning
confidence: 99%
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