Sleep Disorders Trial, Recruiting
Who may be able to join
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Who might be able to join this trial:
- People aged 65 years or older
- People who have both diabetes and high blood pressure
- People experiencing sleep problems, as measured by a score of 8 or higher on a standard sleep quality questionnaire called the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index
- People who are willing to take part and sign a consent form agreeing to participate
- People who have lived in the same village for at least six months
Who may not be able to join:
- People who have had a stroke
- People living with severe mental illness or significant memory and thinking difficulties
- People with severe failure of a major organ, such as end-stage kidney disease
- People with an ear infection, eczema, broken skin, or a deformity of the ear
- People who are currently receiving regular acupuncture treatments of any kind
- People who have used sleeping tablets or other sleep medications in the past month
- People with bleeding disorders or who take blood-thinning medications
- People who have previously fainted during an acupuncture session
- People whose life expectancy is less than six months
Important: Always verify eligibility with the trial site directly before applying.
Based on publicly available eligibility criteria from ClinicalTrials.gov. Verify directly with the trial site before acting. This is not medical advice.
GP referral letter
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Trial details
Where this trial is recruiting
Primary endpoints
Change in Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI)score from baseline to Week 6 (T1).
Can't join this trial?
Data last synced from ClinicalTrials.gov: 22 July 2026. Trial status can change. Always verify current status directly with the trial site before making any decision.