Acupuncture for Anxiety and Depression

Last updated: May 25, 2025
Sponsor: Guang'anmen Hospital of China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences
Overall Status: Active - Not Recruiting

Phase

N/A

Condition

Depression

Panic Disorders

Anxiety Disorders

Treatment

Sham electroacupuncture

Electroacupuncture

Clinical Study ID

NCT06994351
2025-046-KY-01
  • Ages 18-70
  • Female

Study Summary

The study aims to primarily investigate the effects and safety of acupuncture on anxiety and depression among patients with breast cancer.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Inclusion criteria

  1. Female, aged 18 to 70 years old;

  2. Meeting the diagnostic criteria for breast cancer and at TMN I-III;

  3. Having completed specialized active treatment for at least one month;

  4. With an ECOG score of 0-2;

  5. Mild to moderate anxiety and/or depression;

  6. Voluntarily joining this study and signing the informed consent form. Exclusion criteria

(1) Starting to take or change the regimen of anti-anxiety and/or -depression disorder medication within one month before enrolment; (2) Received psychological intervention or physical therapy one month before enrolment or planning to use in the next 5 months; (3) With diagnosis of anxiety and/or depression disorder prior to the diagnosis of breast cancer; (4) Patients with suicidal tendencies, bipolar disorder and psychotic symptoms; (5) Patients with severe anxiety and/or depression; (6) Patients received acupuncture treatment within one month before enrolment; (7) Participating in other clinical studies on the treatment of anxiety and depression; (8) Combined with severe underlying diseases; (9) Patients with severe skin ulcers; (10) Pregnant or lactating patients; (11) Poor compliance.

Study Design

Total Participants: 20
Treatment Group(s): 2
Primary Treatment: Sham electroacupuncture
Phase:
Study Start date:
May 18, 2025
Estimated Completion Date:
December 31, 2025

Connect with a study center

  • China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences

    Beijing,
    China

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