Can acupuncture pins cure menopausal sleeplessness?
NCT ID NCT07229976
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests if tiny thumbtack needles placed on the skin can help women going through menopause sleep better. 198 women with chronic insomnia will either get real or fake needles for 4 weeks. The goal is to see if this simple, low-risk treatment improves sleep quality and reduces daytime sleepiness.
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 198 people
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- Expected to start
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Mar 2026
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- Expected to finish
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Dec 2029
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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40 to 65 years
- Sex
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Female participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Diagnostic criteria for perimenopause and menopause: * Perimenopausal period: a period of time from one year before the last menstrual period to the first year after the last menstrual period. Having at least one menstrual period in the past 12 months, or being under 55 years old, undergoing hysterectomy or endometrial ablation, but not bilateral oophorectomy; * Menopause: No menstruation in the past 12 months, or bilateral oophorectomy, or age 55 years or older, who has undergone hysterectomy or endometrial ablation; Diagnostic criteria for chronic insomnia: ●The diagnostic criteria for insomnia in the third edition of the International Classification of Sleep Disorders (ICSD-3) of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (all criteria A to F must be met). Inclusion Criteria: * Women aged 40 to 65 who meet the diagnostic criteria for perimenopause and menopause mentioned above; * Evaluate ISI score ≥ 12 points through a scale; * Meets the diagnostic criteria for chronic insomnia mentioned above, i.e. ICSD-3 meets both criteria A to F; * Voluntarily participate in this study and sign an informed consent form. Exclusion Criteria: Patients who meet any of the following conditions will not be included; * Use hormone replacement therapy, anti anxiety drugs, antidepressants, or medications to improve insomnia within one month; * Individuals with a history of diagnosed sleep disorders before menopause; * Combined with other sleep disorders such as obstructive sleep apnea, restless leg syndrome, etc; * Patients with malignant tumors, especially estrogen dependent tumors (such as breast cancer and endometrial cancer); * Recent (within 6 months) history of myocardial infarction, stroke, venous thrombosis, etc; * Patients with mental illnesses, such as severe depression and uncontrolled schizophrenia; * Serious disorder of endocrine system, such as uncontrolled hyperthyroidism, diabetes ketoacidosis, etc * Patients with coagulation disorders, such as hemophilia, long-term use of anticoagulants (warfarin, aspirin, etc.), etc; * Long term alcohol consumption history (more than 5 years, daily alcohol consumption exceeding 12 taels, not quitting drinking); * Engaged in night shift work (\>3 times a week); * Individuals with infections, ulcers, burns, rashes, or scars at acupoints; * Previously received acupuncture treatment; * I do not agree to sign the informed consent form for this study.
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