Efficacy and Safety of Electroacupuncture on Treating Depression Related Sleep Disorders: Study Protocol of a Randomized Controlled Trial
Table 2
Acupuncture method for each acupoint.
Number
Acupoint
Needling method
Needles
1
Baihui (GV20)
The angle between the needle tip and the scalp is 30 degrees. Move the needle tip backward along the anterior-posterior midline, and then insert the needle for 0.5 cun.
0.3 40 mm
2
Shenting (GV24)
The angle between the needle tip and the scalp is 30 degrees. Move the needle tip backward along the anterior-posterior midline, and then insert the needle for 0.5 cun.
0.3 25 mm
3
Yintang (GV29)
Pinch the local skin, and then puncture obliquely for 0.5 cun
0.3 25 mm
4
Anmian (EX-HN22)
The angle between the needle tip and the scalp is 30 degrees. Puncture perpendicularly for 0.5 cun with the needle tip to the nose tip.
