Đánh giá tác dụng của phương pháp cấy chỉ kết hợp xoa bóp bấm huyệt điều trị rối loạn giấc ngủ không thực tổn

Abstract

Objective: To evaluate the effectiveness of catgut embedding combined with acupressure massage in treating non-organic insomnia (Heart - Spleen deficiency of Shìmián syndrome according to Traditional Medicine and to monitor adverse effects during intervention.

Subjects and methods: A controlled clinical trial was conducted on 60 patients (30 in the intervention group, 30 in the control group). The intervention group received catgut embedding plus acupressure massage, while the control group received acupressure massage alone. Outcomes were assessed after 15 days, including sleep latency, sleep duration and quality, Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), clinical symptoms, and safety.

Results: The intervention group showed faster sleep onset, longer and better-quality sleep, and a greater reduction in PSQI scores compared to the control group (p<0.05). Symptoms such as fatigue, poor concentration, anxiety, and poor appetite also improved significantly (p<0.05). No serious adverse events were reported.

Conclusion: Catgut embedding combined with acupressure massage is effective and safe in treating Heart – Spleen deficiency subtype of non-organic insomnia of the Spleen-Heart deficiency type, providing multidimensional improvements in sleep quality and associated symptoms after 15 days.