Frequently Asked Questions
Who is funding this research?
How many people are participating in the study?
Is it alright if I watch the acupressure video more than once?
Is it alright to consult a book, the internet, family members, friends, or a health care practitioner about the acupressure points I am performing?
Even though I am doing the acupressure points my sleep is still not very good. Is it alright for me to try other treatments such as medications or meditations to help my sleep while I am in the study?
I have been told by my health care provider that I have a new illness while I am in the study. Should I stop the acupressure treatments?
I need to start a new medication, dietary supplement, or treatment. Should I stop my acupressure treatments?
Can I get the results of the study and find out which group I was randomized into?
I have finished the study and would like to pursue acupuncture/acupressure therapy for my insomnia. Whom should I contact?
Who should I contact if I have further questions?
Q: Who is funding this research?
A: The Office of the Vice President for Research at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor has provided funding for this research project.
Q: How many people are participating in the study?
A: We hope to have 51 people enter and complete the study.
Q: Is it alright if I watch the acupressure video more than once?
A: Yes, please feel free to watch the acupressure video as many times as you would like.
Q: Is it alright to consult a book, the internet, family members, friends, or a health care practitioner about the acupressure points I am performing?
A: No, please don’t consult any other source while you are in the study. One of the things we are testing is if we can teach the acupressure treatment using the webpage and DVD link by itself. If you get information about how to stimulate or locate the points from another source we will not be able to tell if the website and DVD can train people to perform their acupressure correctly. However, after the study is done feel free to consult other sources about acupressure.
Q: Even though I am doing the acupressure points my sleep is still not very good. Is it alright for me to try other treatments such as medications or meditations to help my sleep while I am in the study?
A: No, we ask that you do not start any new treatments of any kind for your sleep while participating in the study. After the study is completed you are free to try other treatments.
Q: I have been told by my health care provider that I have a new illness while I am in the study. Should I stop the acupressure treatments?
A: No, continue the acupressure treatments and contact the study team at ether 734-998-0031,or by email at famed-szickstudy@med.umich.eduas soon as possible to let them know about any changes in your health or medications. The research team will determine if you should continue to perform your acupressure treatments.
Q: I need to start a new medication, dietary supplement, or treatment. Should I stop my acupressure treatments?
A: No, continue the acupressure treatments and contact the study team at ether 734-998-0031 or by email at at famed-szickstudy@med.umich.edu as soon as possible to let them know about any changes in your health or dietary supplements or medications. The research team will determine if you should continue to perform your acupressure treatments.
Q: Can I get the results of the study and find out which group I was randomized into?
A:
A: Yes, once all of the 51 people have completed the study and the study team has published a paper about the results. At that time we would be glad to send you a copy of the paper and let you know which group you were randomized into. To receive this information please contact the study team at ether 734-998-0031 or by email at famed-szickstudy@med.umich.edu. Please also provide your address nd the best way to send you the study paper(email, regular mail, or other).
Q: I have finished the study and would like to pursue acupuncture/acupressure therapy for my insomnia. Whom should I contact?
A: Please visit the National Certification Commission on Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM), and click on the “find a practitioner in your area” tab.
Q: Who should I contact if I have further questions?
A: Please contact our research assistant for the “Acupressure and Insomnia Project” at either 734-998-0031 or by email at famed-szickstudy@med.umich.edu.