Effectiveness and Safety of Acupuncture to Treat Sleep Difficulties in Women on Hormone Replacement Therapy for the Treatment of Breast Cancer: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Sleep difficulties are commonly reported by cancer patients as consequences of or its treatments. Aim this study was to measure the effectiveness and safety acupuncture treat sleep in breast women on hormone replacement therapy. Methods: 58 were randomized once weekly session for 8 weeks (acupuncture group) a standard care week, (control group). The primary endpoint change insomnia, measured Insomnia Severity Index (ISI), administered at baseline later. Results: Random assignment produced equivalent groups regarding demographic clinical characteristics baseline. After weeks, changes quality quantity significantly different two groups. In group 43.33% go into complete remission (absence insomnia), but none control group, mean ISI score decreased from 15.87 (standard deviation, SD= 3.95) 9.80 (SD= 6.22), versus 17.46 15.39. No patient any problems discomfort associated with acupuncture. Conclusion: A may have beneficial effects among therapy, after weeks. results could important implications Public Health prioritize promotion healthy be considered alternative intervention healthcare setting ameliorate patients’ life.