Frontiers in Neurology (Sep 2023)

Auricular acupuncture for persistent insomnia and anxiety associated with COVID-19: a case report

  • Hantong Hu,
  • Hantong Hu,
  • YingYing Cheng,
  • Lianqiang Fang,
  • Liping Yang,
  • Liping Yang,
  • Xingling Li,
  • Xingling Li

DOI
https://doi.org/10.3389/fneur.2023.1239385
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 14

Abstract

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The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has been associated with various psychological symptoms. We report a case of a female patient who was diagnosed with persistent insomnia and anxiety associated with COVID-19, which was successfully treated with nine treatment sessions of auricular acupuncture. This case report provides preliminary evidence to support further research into auricular acupuncture as a potential therapy for persistent insomnia and anxiety associated with COVID-19.

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