Auricular Acupressure for Perimenopausal Insomnia

This clinical trial aims to determine whether auricular Acupressure therapy can improve symptomatic insomnia in perimenopausal women. Can ear acupressure therapy significantly improve sleep quality in perimenopausal women with insomnia? What medical issues or adverse reactions might participants experience during the treatment? Researchers will compare ear acupressure therapy with traditional treatments in a control group to assess its effectiveness and safety. Participants will: Receive auricular acupressure on Monday and Thursday, applying pressure for 3 consecutive days each week. This process will continue for 4 weeks, totaling 8 sessions. Record assessment points as follows: Baseline (2 weeks before treatment to Week 0), mid-treatment (2 weeks after treatment begins), end of treatment (4 weeks after treatment begins), and follow-up (4 weeks after treatment ends) for primary and secondary outcome indicators. Eight weeks after treatment concludes, only the primary outcome indicator (Insomnia Severity Index) will be recorded. This trial seeks to evaluate the potential benefits and safety profile of auricular acupressure therapy for managing insomnia in perimenopausal women.

NCT Number	NCT06856421
Lead Sponsor	The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University Collaborators: Howest
Conditions	Perimenopausal Insomnia
Enrollment	160 participants
Start Date	2025-06-01
Primary Completion	2026-12-30 (estimated)
Study Completion	2026-12-30 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov	2025-04-30