Ear acupuncture sessions for moderate depression during COVID
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This trial tests whether auricular (ear) acupuncture can safely improve symptoms of moderate depression during the COVID period. You may be able to join if you’re an adult with moderate depression and can attend the study sessions.
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Who can take part
- Be between 18 and 50 years old
- Have a PHQ-9 depression score between 10 and 19 (moderate depression)
- Be able to attend the acupuncture sessions during the study
- Have not used complementary or integrative practices in the last 3 months
- Do not have pregnancy, menopause, or an allergy to tape or metal
- Your PHQ-9 answers should not show severe depression or high suicide risk
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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