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Effect of Electroacupuncture on Insomnia in Patients With Depression

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Key Points Question What is the efficacy of electroacupuncture in treating insomnia among patients with depression? Findings In this randomized clinical trial including 270 patients with insomnia and depression who… Click to show full abstract

Key Points Question What is the efficacy of electroacupuncture in treating insomnia among patients with depression? Findings In this randomized clinical trial including 270 patients with insomnia and depression who underwent 8 weeks of electroacupuncture with a 24-week observational follow-up, electroacupuncture with standard care significantly improved patients’ quality of sleep compared with sham acupuncture with standard care and standard care alone. Meaning This study found that electroacupuncture with standard care significantly alleviated insomnia among patients with depression.

Keywords: effect electroacupuncture; electroacupuncture; standard care; insomnia; patients depression

Journal Title: JAMA Network Open
Year Published: 2022

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