Table 3.
The AIS and PSQI scores at baseline and after acupuncture treatment in different groups
| S-Acu group (HT-7) | M-Acu group (HT-7, GV-20 and SP-6) | N-Acu group (sham point) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIS | |||
| Baseline | 12.40 ± 3.14 | 13.26 ± 4.21 | 13.56 ± 4.48 |
| Post-treatment | 7.00 ± 3.90a | 5.91 ± 3.92a | 8.88 ± 3.36a |
| Decrease | 5.40 ± 4.63 | 7.35 ± 3.85b | 4.67 ± 4.52 |
| PSQI | |||
| Baseline | 14.70 ± 2.99 | 14.84 ± 2.77 | 15.21 ± 2.95 |
| Post-treatment | 8.79 ± 3.18a | 8.49 ± 3.36a | 11.60 ± 3.54a |
| Decrease | 5.91 ± 3.03c | 6.35 ± 3.39c | 3.60 ± 3.63 |
aP < 0.01 (compared with baseline); bP < 0.05 (compared with N-Acu group); cP < 0.01 (compared with N-Acu group). S-Acu group single acupoint group, M-Acu group multi-acupoints group, N-Acu group non-acupoint group