Acupuncture plus escitalopram for major depression
Treatments studied
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests whether adding acupuncture to escitalopram (an antidepressant) helps people with major depression feel better. It will also compare how the treatment is tolerated and whether depressive symptoms improve.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 75 years old.
- You have a diagnosis of major depression confirmed by DSM-5 criteria.
- Your depression score is high enough (HDRS-17 score of 17 or more).
- You can read and understand Mandarin Chinese, and you agree to follow the study plan and give written consent.
- You have not had acupuncture in the last year.
- You are able and willing to receive acupuncture (including getting needle treatments).
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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