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Lead
The University of Hong Kong
This is a randomized single-blinded controlled trial. Patients will be randomly assigned to one of the three groups. One is the traditional acupuncture treatment group, one is the non-traditional acupuncture treatment group and the other is an acupuncture-like placebo treatment. Patients will be put into groups and then compared. The chance of getting into each group is 2:2:1.
Age
18–any
Sex
ALL
Healthy volunteers
Not accepted
You may be eligible if
Aged 18 years or above
A previous Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders-IV Major Depressive Disorder
Have a current Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders-IV diagnosis of insomnia disorder
Insomnia more than 3 nights per week for at least 3 months
Insomnia Severity Scale (ISI) total score higher than 15 at screening and baseline visit
Use of antidepressants at the same dosage for at least 12 weeks prior to screening visit
Hypnotic dosage has not been increased in the last 4 weeks
You may not be if
Have a Hamilton Depression Rating Scale scores above 18
Have sleep apnea or periodic limbs movement disorder detected by overnight polysomnography
Have suicidal risk as assessed by the Hamilton Depression Rating Scale suicidal risk item
Have previous history of schizophrenia, other psychotic disorders, and bipolar disorder
Have current alcohol or drug abuse and dependence
Pregnant, breast-feeding, or woman of childbearing potential not using adequate contraception
Have infection or abscess close to the site of selected acupoints and in the investigator's opinion inclusion is unsafe
Taking Chinese herbal medicine or over-the-counter drugs which are intending for insomnia within the last 2 weeks prior to baseline or during the study
Any acupuncture treatment during the previous 12 months prior to baseline and
