Plain-English translation of NCT06540664 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
This trial is testing whether auricular acupuncture—a form of acupuncture performed on the ear—can help people who are struggling with insomnia (trouble sleeping) after a stroke. Researchers want to know if this treatment can help you fall asleep faster, sleep longer, and improve the overall quality of your sleep. The study will compare real acupuncture to a sham version (a placebo that looks similar but has no needle) to see if the real treatment actually works.
After a stroke, many people develop new sleep problems that can slow down their recovery and affect their overall health. This trial exists to see whether ear acupuncture, combined with better sleep habits, could be a safe and effective way to help stroke survivors sleep better without relying only on sleeping pills.
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You will visit the clinic every 5 days for 2 weeks to receive either real or sham ear acupuncture, along with guidance on better sleep habits. After that, you'll stop the acupuncture but continue visiting every 5 days for 2 more weeks so researchers can monitor how long the effects last. During the entire 4-week study, you'll keep a sleep diary tracking how well you sleep and how many sleeping pills you use, and the team will regularly check on your sleep quality.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Jun 1, 2026 · Not medical advice
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