Methodological Comments to “Comparative Effects of Two Acupuncture Protocols in the Management of Chronic Insomnia: A Randomized Controlled Trial” Response to Letter | Synapse
March 10, 2026Nature and Science of Sleep0 citationsOpen Access
Methodological Comments to “Comparative Effects of Two Acupuncture Protocols in the Management of Chronic Insomnia: A Randomized Controlled Trial” Response to Letter
Evaluate methodological aspects of a randomized controlled trial on acupuncture for chronic insomnia.
Responded to comments from Zhou et al.
Clarified specific methodological approaches used in the study.
Acknowledged the importance of feedback for future research.
Highlighted adjustments made to study protocols as necessary.
Abstract
We sincerely thank Zhou et al for their interest in our randomized controlled trial and for their thoughtful and constructive methodological comments. 1,2We appreciate