Status:
UNKNOWN
Effect of Low Level Light Irradiation on Insomniacs' Meridians During the First Sleep Cycle.
Lead Sponsor:
Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taiwan
Collaborating Sponsors:
National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University
Conditions:
Insomnia
Eligibility:
All Genders
20-65 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Introduction In the past, it was found that stimulating the meridians and acupoints with low-level light often had a good effect. However, for safety reasons, most instruments such as laser acupunctur...
Detailed Description
Hypotheses and Aims In the past, there are no studies on using light acupuncture during the first sleep cycle or bed-time. So, we have the following hypotheses: First, irradiating low level light on ...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- aged 20 to 65 years
- No sleep pills for 3 months
- Body Mass Index (BMI) : 18.5-30
- Blood pressure: within normal range (140 mmHg/90 mmHg)
- People with regular wake-up time
- The bedtime is between 22:00 and 2:00.
Exclusion
- People with sleep disorders other than insomnia
- those currently taking drugs;
- with cardiovascular disease, cancer, psychiatric disease, kidney disease, diabetes, chronic disease and physical discomfort
- Exclude tobacco, alcohol, caffeine, and drug addicts
- Exclude from fitzpatrick skin type classification - V and VI (skin is black and dark brown)
- People whose skin is allergic to light (light sensitivity, solar dermatitis).
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
August 10 2022
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
May 30 2024
Estimated Enrollment :
120 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT05426226
Start Date
August 10 2022
End Date
May 30 2024
Last Update
August 1 2022
Active Locations (1)
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Center for Traditional Medicine, Taipei Veterans General Hospital
Taipei, Taiwan, 112