Evaluation of the Effects of Acupuncture Press Needle in Mild to Moderate Obstructive Sleep Apnea Patients
Apnea, Obstructive Sleep, Snoring
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Apnea, Obstructive Sleep focused on measuring acupuncture press needle, obstructive sleep apnea, polysomnography
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- Willing to sign inform consent with aged more than 20 years old
- Mild to moderate OSA, AHI < 30
Exclusion Criteria:
- Severe OSA, AHI > 30
- Significant lung disease
- Skeletal facial framework problems
- Central apnea
- Undergone oropharyngeal operations, continuous positive airway pressure or oral devices
- Taking hypnotic drugs
- Pregnancy or breast-feeding
- Receiving acupuncture in recent 2 weeks
Sites / Locations
- Keelung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Active Comparator
Active Comparator
group A (acupuncture press needle)
group B (acupuncture press needle)
Group A subjects first receive acupuncture press needle treatment at acupoint of Jin's 3-tongue point and EX-HN25. Then, it takes 2-week washout period. After washout period, subjects receive another course of treatment at acupoint of EX-CA1, EX-CA5 and EX-CA6. Each subject receive 2 times a week of treatment for 4 weeks (8 times in total) in each course.
Group B subjects first receive acupuncture press needle treatment at acupoint of EX-CA1, EX-CA5 and EX-CA6. Then, it takes 2-week washout period. After washout period, subjects receive another course of treatment at acupoint of Jin's 3-tongue point and EX-HN25. Each subject receive 2 times a week of treatment for 4 weeks (8 times in total) in each course.