[Scraping technique of stuck needle at Anmian point in the treatment of insomnia: a randomized controlled trial].

Objective: To compare the efficacy difference in the treatment of insomnia between scraping technique of stuck needle and conventional acupuncture at Anmian (Extra).

Methods: One hundred and thirty one cases were randomized into an Anmian group (68 cases) and a conventional acupuncture group (63 cases). In the Anmian group, Anmian (Extra) was selected.