Wearable low-level laser therapy (laser acupuncture) versus manual acupuncture for chronic insomnia: protocol for a randomized, assessor-blinded, superiority trial - Takeaways - MDSpire

Wearable low-level laser therapy (laser acupuncture) versus manual acupuncture for chronic insomnia: protocol for a randomized, assessor-blinded, superiority trial

  • By

  • Yuchuan Shen

  • Hao Wen

  • Tao Kong

  • Junru Lin

  • Ai Chen

  • Yuyan Huang

  • Yanzhao Lin

  • Wei Bin

  • June 1, 2026

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    The study compares wearable low-level laser therapy (LLLT) with manual acupuncture for treating chronic insomnia in adults.

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    Participants will receive either LLLT or acupuncture targeting specific acupoints over six sessions within two weeks.

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    Primary outcomes include changes in insomnia severity, while secondary outcomes assess sleep quality, mood, and heart rate variability.

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    This trial aims to evaluate the short-term efficacy and safety of LLLT as a non-invasive alternative to traditional acupuncture.

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    The findings may clarify the clinical value of LLLT within complementary and integrative sleep medicine frameworks.

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Wearable low-level laser therapy (laser acupuncture) versus manual acupuncture for chronic insomnia: protocol for a randomized, assessor-blinded, superiority trial

  • by Yuchuan Shen, Hao Wen, Tao Kong, Junru Lin, Ai Chen, Yuyan Huang, Yanzhao Lin, Wei Bin

  • June 1, 2026

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