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KMID : 0387420120230010031
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Korean Society of Oriental Neuropsychiatry
2012 Volume.23 No. 1 p.31 ~ p.48
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The Effects of Acupuncture Treatment on Hwa-byung patient’s Insomnia: Patient-assessor blind, Randomized, Placebo-controlled Clinical trial
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Lee Go-Eun
Kim Nam-Kwen
Kim Hyang-Yi
Kang Hyung-Won
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Abstract
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Objectives: The purpose of this research is to examine the effects of acupuncture treatment on Hwa-byung patient’s insomnia.
Methods: The study was performed through a patient-assessor blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial in which the volunteers, data collectors and analysts were unaware of individuals who were receiving the treatment. A total of thirty-seven volunteers were divided into 2 groups. 18 subjects were placed into a trial group and 19 subjects into a control group by a randomization table. The trial group was treated on bilateral Shigu, Ahnmyun, B62 (Shinmaek), and K6 (Chohae), while the control group was not given any other treatment. The ISI(Insomnia Severity Scale) was measured as the 1st evaluative instrument, and then a comparative analysis was conducted by comparing the results with those measured by a Likert scale for major symptoms of Hwa-byung, PSQI, Hwa-byung scale, BDI, STAI, and STAXI.
Results: In the ISI, PSQI, and the Likert scale regarding major symptoms of Hwa-byung, Hwa-byung scale, BDI, and STAI, more significant decreases were found in those concerning the trial group compared to those of the control group from a statistical perspective. However, in the STAXI, regarding the trial group, there was no significant decrease compared to the control group.
Conclusionㄴ: The results suggest that acupuncture treatment is effective in the treatment regarding Hwa-byung patients who suffer from insomnia.
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KEYWORD
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Hwa-byung, insomnia, acupuncture treatment
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