Acupuncture and escitalopram for major depression
Treatments studied
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests whether adding acupuncture to a common antidepressant (escitalopram) helps improve depression symptoms more than the medication alone. It aims to see if this combination can be a safe and effective treatment for adults with major depression.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 75 years old.
- You have been diagnosed with major depressive disorder (a type of depression) according to standard psychiatric criteria.
- You score at least 17 on the Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (a questionnaire that measures depression severity).
- You can read and understand Mandarin Chinese, have at least 9 years of education, and are willing to follow the study rules.
- You have not received acupuncture treatment in the past year.
- You are not currently taking antidepressants, and you have never failed treatment with escitalopram (the study drug).
Quick eligibility check
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