Acupuncture for Anxiety with Sleep Deprivation

A recent randomized controlled trial conducted by Henan University of Chinese Medicine examines acupuncture’s effects on patients with generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) comorbid with partial sleep deprivation (PSD). This study provides valuable insights into the mechanisms and efficacy of acupuncture in addressing anxiety symptoms and sleep disturbances, supported by rigorous methodology and biomedical findings.

Reference: Shi C, Wu L, Fu W, Gao J, Jiang H, Wang M, Chen X. Mechanism of cognitive processing for acupuncture action on generalized anxiety with naturally occurring consecutive partial sleep deprivation in early adulthood: a randomized controlled study and evaluation of event-related potentials. Front Public Health. 2024;12:1420299.