Objective:

To evaluate the efficacy of acupuncture in treating chronic insomnia in patients with mild cognitive impairment (MCI).

Approach:

Key Findings:

• Chronic insomnia is prevalent and often coexists with mild cognitive impairment (MCI).
• Pharmacological treatments for insomnia can have adverse effects, while cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT-I) has accessibility barriers.
• Acupuncture may serve as a non-pharmacological intervention for insomnia in patients with MCI.

Interpretation:

Limitations:

• The study is limited to a single center, which may affect generalizability.
• The sample size of 82 participants may limit the statistical power of the findings.

Conclusion:

This protocol outlines a randomized controlled trial to investigate acupuncture's potential benefits for chronic insomnia in patients with MCI.

Sources:

• International Traditional Medicine Clinical Trial Registry
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