Laser acupuncture may ease sleeplessness in depression
NCT ID NCT06443242
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether low-dose laser acupuncture (LLA) can safely improve sleep in 120 adults with major depressive disorder and insomnia. Participants will receive either real or sham laser acupuncture five times a week for six weeks, while continuing their usual depression medications. Sleep quality, depression severity, and blood markers will be measured before, right after, and 12 weeks after treatment.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- low-dose laser acupuncture (device)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a safe, non-drug option to improve sleep and mood in people with depression.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with no phase. The sham control may also show benefits, and results may not apply to everyone with depression.
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