Examining the Effect of Acupuncture on Sleep Difficulties Related to Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
| Status: | Archived |
|---|---|
| Conditions: | Insomnia Sleep Studies, Psychiatric |
| Therapuetic Areas: | Psychiatry / Psychology |
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | Any |
| Updated: | 7/1/2011 |
| Start Date: | October 2009 |
| End Date: | September 2011 |
The Effect of Acupuncture on PTSD-Related Insomnia
The purpose of this study is to examine if group ear acupuncture improves Post-Traumatic
Stress Disorder sleep difficulties among veterans who participated in Operations Enduring
Freedom and Iraqi Freedom. This study also will examine the degree of veteran acceptance
for a group ear acupuncture procedure.
Background: Approximately 70-91% of veterans with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
report insomnia. Presently, conventional treatments for PTSD-related insomnia include
medications, psychotherapy, and cognitive behavioral therapy. While some of these
conventional treatments do improve PTSD-related insomnia, many of these treatments have
limitations (e.g., medication effects, lengthy time commitments, psycho-social stigma).
Because of these limitations, many veterans are increasingly turning to complementary and
alternative therapies to relieve their symptoms. There is a growing body of research that
shows that acupuncture may improve many health symptoms including depression, PTSD,
addiction, headaches, musculoskeletal pain, and insomnia. However, to date, no study has
specifically explored how acupuncture may affect PTSD-related insomnia. Because so many
veterans with PTSD experience PTSD-related insomnia, and because the current conflicts in
Southwest Asia are producing a new generation of combat veterans, it is critical that the VA
explore innovative treatments for PTSD-related health concerns.
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