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Objective: To observe the clinical effect of Acupuncture at Baihui (GV 20), Sishencong (EX-HN 1) and Anmian [Extra, locates at the midpoint between Yiming (EX-HN 14) and Fengchi (GB 20)] for primary insomnia. Methods: A total of 112 patients with primary insomnia were randomized into an acupuncture group and a medication group according to the visiting sequence, 56 cases in each group. The acupuncture group was intervened by acupuncture at Baihui (GV 20), Sishencong (EX-HN 1) and Anmian [Extra, locates at the midpoint between Yiming (EX-HN 14) and Fengchi (GB 20)], and points selected based on syndrome differentiation, while the medication group was by oral intake of zopiclone tablet. The Pittsburgh sleep quality index (PSQI) was measured before and after treatment, and the clinical efficacy was compared after 1 month of treatment. Results: After treatment, subscales of PSQI and global score in the acupuncture group were improved, and intra-group comparisons showed statistical differences (all P<0.05); subscales of sleep quality, sleep latency, sleep duration and global score of PSQI in the medication group were improved, showing statistical differences (all P<0.05). Inter-group comparison of global and subscales scores of PSQI showed statistical differences (all P<0.05). The total effective rate in the acupuncture group was 92.9%, higher than 67.9% in the medication group, and between-group comparison showed a statistical difference (P<0.05). Conclusion: Acupuncture at Baihui (GV 20), Sishencong (EX-HN 1) and Anmian [Extra, locates at the midpoint between Yiming (EX-HN 14) and Fengchi (GB 20)] as the main treatment method can produce a better effect than oral intake of zopiclone tablet.
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[Objective] On the plateau region of the Kirgiz People in Xinjiang in Qi county women, insomnia patients, acupuncture the best treatment is adopted to improve the curative effect observation.[Method] 130 patients with insomnia were randomly divided into treatment group and control group. Treatment group with a needle body and scalp was about 30 inclined pierce 0.5~0.8 inches, the Sishencong acupoint, each one direction, once daily, every time 20 min. Control group flat thorns was 0.5~0.8inch, once daily, every time 20 min.[Result] The treatment group compared with the control group, the clinical curative effect was better.[Conclusion] Using a needle body and scalp about 30 ° inclined pierce 0.5~0.8 inches, to cure insomnia, has more clinical significance in plateau area.