0396 Efficacy of electrical vestibular nerve stimulation for the management of insomnia: a randomized controlled trial

Abstract Introduction Insomnia is one of the most prevalent health concerns in general population. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and pharmacological interventions are recommended for treatment insomnia. However, CBT can be expensive difficult to access, while use pharmacotherapy limited by reports adverse events. Due these limitations, there a strong need alternative measures manage Preliminary research indicates potential that electrical vestibular nerve stimulation (VeNS) has as non-invasive method managing The aim this study evaluate efficacy VeNS sleep quantity quality individuals with insomnia, compared sham control. Methods was two-armed, double-blind randomized controlled trial conducted across two sites United Kingdom (UK) Hong Kong (HK). Participants aged over 18 years an Severity Index (ISI) score 15 or higher were randomly assigned intervention control groups. group instructed device at home 30 minutes daily 4 weeks, same period. ISI values captured baseline, 2 weeks weeks. Sleep life (QoL) assessed baseline using Pittsburgh Quality (PSQI) 36-item Short Form Health Survey (SF-36), respectively. Results A total 146 participants recruited from HK (n=94) UK (n=52) sites. recently been completed statistical analysis ongoing. between-group change (primary outcome), QoL week will examined. Conclusion results help determine whether relatively inexpensive, technique effective management data collected used support regulatory submissions, primarily US Food Drug Administration. Support (if any)