Efficacy of Wrist Acupressure Band on Sleep Quality in Medical Trainees: A Single-Blinded Cross-Over Randomized Clinical Trial
试验速览
- 阶段
- 不适用
- 状态
- Enrolling By Invitation
- 入组人数
- 50
- 试验地点
- 1
- 主要终点
- Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index
研究概览
简要总结
Background: Medical trainees frequently experience sleep disturbances, with shift work being a major contributing factor impacting their performance and overall wellbeing. Traditional treatments for sleep disorders often involve medications and hypnotics with potential side effects, highlighting the need for alternative strategies. Acupressure, particularly at the P6 (Neiguan) point, has shown promise in improving sleep and reducing anxiety.
Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of wristband acupressure applied to the P6 point in improving sleep quality, anxiety levels, and overall well-being among medical trainees.
Methods: A single-blinded, cross-over randomized controlled trial was conducted at the American University of Beirut Medical Center (AUBMC), involving 10 medical trainees. Participants were randomized in blocks to either the intervention group, receiving wristband acupressure at the P6 point, or the control group, receiving acupressure at a sham point. Standardized, validated questionnaires were used to assess sleep quality (PSQI), anxiety (GAD-7), and well-being (WHO-5) before and after each intervention period. Ethical approval was obtained from the Institutional Review Board, and participant confidentiality was maintained
研究设计
- 研究类型
- Interventional
- 分配方式
- Randomized
- 干预模型
- Crossover
- 主要目的
- Device Feasibility
- 盲法
- Single (Participant)
入排标准
- 年龄范围
- 18 Years 至 —（Adult, Older Adult）
- 性别
- All
- 接受健康志愿者
- 是
入选标准
- •Residents, Fellows and Med-4 students at AUB.
排除标准
- •Being enrolled in another sleep study
- •Currently on Sleep Medications: Benzodiazepines, antihistamines, muscle relaxants, magnesium supplements, herbal supplements that help with sleep including Chamomile, Ashwaghanda and Melatonin
- •Daily alcohol consumers
研究组 & 干预措施
intervention
this group will be assigned to apply the wrist band at the intervention acupressure point studied
干预措施: Wrist band acupressure application to P6 point (Device)
control
this group will be assigned to apply the wrist band to a sham point
干预措施: Wrist band acupressure application to sham point (Device)
结局指标
主要结局
Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index
时间窗: 1 month
Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) score, ranging from 0 to 21. Higher scores indicate worse sleep quality.
次要结局
- Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7(1 month)
- World Health Organization Well-Being Index (WHO-5)(1 month)
研究者
Georges Assaf
Clinical Assistant Professor of Family Medicine
American University of Beirut Medical Center