Can extra acupuncture points help you sleep better?

NCT ID NCT07544082

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether adding Five Shu point acupuncture to standard acupuncture can improve sleep in people with insomnia linked to a Heart-Spleen deficiency pattern. 46 adults will receive either standard acupuncture or standard plus Five Shu points over 20 sessions in 28 days. Researchers will measure sleep quality and symptom severity.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance
acupuncture
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a drug-free option to improve sleep quality for people with insomnia related to Heart-Spleen deficiency.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with only 46 participants. Results may not apply to everyone, and the benefit over standard acupuncture alone may be small or none.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

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Locations

  • Ho Chi Minh City Hospital of Traditional Medicine (179-187 Nam Ky Khoi Nghia Street, Xuan Hoa Ward, Ho Chi Minh City)

    RECRUITING

    Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

    Contact Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••

  • Hospital 1A (1A Ly Thuong Kiet Street, Tan Son Nhat Ward, Ho Chi Minh City)

    RECRUITING

    Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

    Contact Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••

  • University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City

    RECRUITING

    Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

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