Efficacy of Wrist Acupressure Band on Sleep Quality in Medical Trainees

Not Applicable

• Conditions: Sleep; SLEEP DISTURBANCES Nec in ICD9CM; Anxiety

• Registration Number: NCT06978855
• Lead Sponsor: American University of Beirut Medical Center

Brief Summary

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

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2025-02-11
• Status Verified: 2025-05
• Study First Submitted: 2025-05-16
• Study First Submitted QC: 2025-05-16
• Study First Posted: 2025-05-18
• Last Update Submitted: 2025-05-18
• Last Update Posted: 2025-05-22
• Primary Completion: 2025-08-30
• Study Completion: 2025-12-30

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: ENROLLING_BY_INVITATION
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 50

Inclusion Criteria

Residents, Fellows and Med-4 students at AUB.

Exclusion Criteria

• 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

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: CROSSOVER

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index	1 month	Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) score, ranging from 0 to 21. Higher scores indicate worse sleep quality.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7	1 month	Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7 (GAD-7): Scores range from 0 to 21, with higher scores indicating greater severity of anxiety symptoms.
World Health Organization Well-Being Index (WHO-5)	1 month	World Health Organization Well-Being Index (WHO-5): Raw scores range from 0 to 25 and are multiplied by 4 to give a percentage score from 0 to 100. Higher scores indicate better well-being.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

American university of Beirut; 🇱🇧 Beirut, Lebanon