Clinical research on the acupuncture therapy of insomnia by sticking and vibrating of needle at Anmian point

Objective To observe curative effect of acupuncture therapy with sticking and vibrating of needle at Anmian point in the treatment of insomnia,and evaluate its value for extension and application. Methods One hundred and nineteen cases with insomnia in our hospital between January,2015 and February,2016 were enrolled and randomly distributed into two groups:observation group (62 cases) and control group (57 cases).The observation group was received sticking and lifting of needle plus vibrating technique at Anmian point,while the control group was received conventional Electroacupuncture treatment after arrival of Qi at Zhaohai (KI6),Shenmai (BL62),Zusanli (ST36),Sanyinjiao (SP6),Shenmen (HT7),Baihui (DU20),Neiguan (PC6),Sishencong (EX-HN1).The clinic effect was evaluated with the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) by comparing the rating score of each factor and total score. Results The total effective rate was 88.7% in the observation group and 71.9% in the control group,there were significant differences between two groups (Z=-2.634,P<0.05).Comparing the scores of each factor and total scores between pre and post acupuncture treatment,there were statistically significant differences in the scores of each factor and total scores in PSQI in the observation group (P<0.05).There were statistically significant differences in the scores of sleep quality,sleep latency,sleep duration,sleep efficiency factors in PSQI in control group (P<0.05).Comparing the scores between two groups,there was no statistically significant difference in the scores of each factor and the total scores before the acupuncture treatment (P>0.05),however,there were statistically significant differences in the scores of sleep quality,sleep disturbance,daytime dysfunction factors and total scores in PSQI after the treatment (P<0.05),and there was no statistically significant difference in the scores of sleep latency,sleep duration,sleep efficiency,use of sleep medication factor in PSQI after the acupuncture treatment (P>0.05). Conclusion The curative effect of the treatment on insomnia by Sticking and lifting of needle plus vibrating technique at Anmian point is more significant than the conventional treatment method.This technique is worth promoting in clinic.