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Efficacy of multiple acupoint stimulation therapies for primary insomnia patients: a systematic review and network meta-analysis

  • By

  • Ying Wang

  • Hai-Lin Jiang

  • Jin-Ying Zhao

  • Ning-Ning Liu

  • Lin Yi

  • Ze-Rui Yang

  • Shu-Ming Zhao

  • Fu-Chun Wang

  • April 13, 2026

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    This systematic review evaluated the efficacy of 14 acupoint stimulation therapies for treating primary insomnia in 7,628 patients.

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    Body acupuncture combined with electroacupuncture showed the highest total effective rate, while moxibustion with tuina was most effective in reducing PSQI scores.

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    Moxibustion alone demonstrated the greatest improvement in PSQI score differences among the therapies assessed.

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    Electroacupuncture combined with auricular acupressure effectively improved all six subcomponents of the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index.

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    The findings support individualized treatment approaches and highlight the need for further research on the long-term efficacy of these therapies.

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Efficacy of multiple acupoint stimulation therapies for primary insomnia patients: a systematic review and network meta-analysis

  • by Ying Wang, Hai-Lin Jiang, Jin-Ying Zhao, Ning-Ning Liu, Lin Yi, Ze-Rui Yang, Shu-Ming Zhao, Fu-Chun Wang

  • April 13, 2026

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