So sánh hiệu quả điều trị của hào châm với hào châm kết hợp laser công suất thấp nội mạch trong điều trị bệnh mất ngủ không thực tổn tại Khoa Y học cổ truyền, Bệnh viện Thống Nhất

Insomnia is a growing public health concern, with its prevalence escalating in modern society, necessitating effective non-pharmacological interventions. While manual acupuncture has long been recognized for its safety and efficacy in treating sleep disorders, the integration of novel techniques like intravascular low-level laser therapy presents an intriguing avenue for enhanced therapeutic outcomes. This study addresses the critical need to evaluate the combined efficacy of manual acupuncture and low-level laser therapy in managing non-organic insomnia, a condition significantly impacting quality of life. By exploring this synergistic approach, the research aims to provide valuable insights into optimizing treatment strategies for sleep disturbances within the realm of Traditional Medicine.

Medical professionals, traditional medicine practitioners, sleep specialists, researchers in complementary and alternative medicine, and healthcare policymakers.

This study investigates and compares the therapeutic efficacy of manual acupuncture alone versus its combination with intravascular low-level laser therapy in the treatment of non-organic insomnia. A randomized controlled trial was conducted with 60 patients diagnosed with non-organic insomnia, divided into two groups: an intervention group receiving combined therapy and a control group receiving manual acupuncture only. Efficacy was assessed using the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) and other sleep parameters at 5 and 10 days post-treatment. The findings reveal a statistically significant and notably superior improvement in the intervention group. After 10 days, the combined therapy group showed a substantial reduction in PSQI scores (from 17.2 to 13.33, a 3.87-point reduction), indicating a shift from moderate to mild sleep disturbance. This group also experienced significant improvements in sleep onset time (reducing from 101.67 to 41 minutes), increased total sleep time (from 3.23 to 5.27 hours), enhanced sleep efficiency (from 40.59% to 59.91%), better sleep quality, reduced daytime dysfunction, and fewer nocturnal awakenings. These improvements were significantly more pronounced than those observed in the manual acupuncture-only group. The research concludes that combining manual acupuncture with low-level laser therapy offers a more effective treatment approach for non-organic insomnia compared to manual acupuncture alone. This synergistic method presents a promising and enhanced non-pharmacological intervention, providing valuable clinical implications for improving sleep quality and overall well-being for patients suffering from this prevalent condition.