Abstract | AIM: METHODS: The study enrolled 25 patients affected by sleep disorders, 14 of whom had a neoplastic disease. They were treated by HT 7 stimulation for al least two consecutive weeks using a medical device named H7 Insomnia Control. RESULTS: An improvement in the quality of sleep was achieved in 15/25 (60%) patients, with a more evident efficacy in cancer patients (11/14 [79%]). CONCLUSION:
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Authors | R Cerrone, L Giani, B Galbiati, G Messina, M Casiraghi, E Proserpio, M Meregalli, P Trabattoni, P Lissoni, G Gardani |
Journal | Minerva medica
(Minerva Med)
Vol. 99
Issue 6
Pg. 535-7
(Dec 2008)
ISSN: 0026-4806 [Print] Italy |
PMID | 19034252
(Publication Type: Evaluation Study, Journal Article)
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Topics |
- Acupressure
(instrumentation, methods)
- Acupuncture Points
- Aged
- Chi-Square Distribution
- Female
- Humans
- Male
- Middle Aged
- Neoplasms
(complications)
- Sleep Initiation and Maintenance Disorders
(etiology, therapy)
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