Therapeutic effects of electroacupuncture and Three – character scripture school massage in patients with nonorganic insomnia

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Objectives: To evaluate the effectiveness of electroacupuncture combined with Three – character scripture school massage in treating non-organic insomnia at the Hospital of Traditional Medicine (November 2024–May 2025). Subjects and methods: A clinical intervention with a single-group, before–after comparison was conducted. 35 patients with non-organic insomnia were enrolled by convenient sampling and received 15 consecutive days of treatment. Results: After treatment, sleep duration increased by 1.31 ± 0.92 hours, sleep onset latency decreased by 27.86 ± 9.48 minutes, and sleep efficiency improved by 17.47 ± 0.92% (all p < 0.05). The mean of Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) score significantly decreased from 13.00 ± 2.36 to 6.91 ± 1.58. Secondary insomnia-related symptoms also improved. Mild bleeding at needle sites occurred in a few cases but resolved spontaneously; no serious adverse events were reported. Conclusion: Electroacupuncture combined with Three – character scripture school massage is a safe, feasible, and effective intervention for non-organic insomnia, providing evidence to support its broader clinical application.