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Abstract #1741

Automatic rhythmic pressuring leading to instantly promotes drowsiness at RN12 site.

Xiaohan Zhou1, Yan Liang1,2, Wentao Liu1, Yan Fan3, and Dong Han1,2
1National Center for Nanoscience and Technology, Beijing, China, 2School of Future Technology, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China, 3GE Healthcare, Beijing, China

Synopsis

Keywords: Psychiatric Disorders, Treatment, Non-pharmacological therapies; Sleep; Chinese Medicine

Motivation: This study is motivated by the increasing interest in non-pharmacological approaches, like RN12-ARP, to improve sleep quality and address sleep-related problems.

Goal(s): The specific aim is to investigate RN12-ARP's effects on sleepiness, EEG patterns, and brain activity in individuals with insomnia, exploring its potential as a solution for sleep disturbances.

Approach: Seventeen participants undergo RN12-ARP sessions, collecting EEG, sleep diaries, and psychological assessments, analyzed using high-density EEG and MRI.

Results: The study shows that RN12-ARP induces immediate sleepiness, supported by EEG-fMRI. Psychological scales have limited effects, but sleep diaries hint at improved sleep, suggesting potential for insomnia treatment, pending further research.

Impact: The study might pave the way for non-pharmacological interventions like RN12-ARP to address insomnia, improving the well-being of patients with sleep disturbances. Further investigations into the mechanisms behind quick drowsiness are pending, offering hope for alternative approaches to sleep therapy.

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