Low-dose laser acupuncture for insomnia with depression
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This trial tests if low-dose laser acupuncture (a needle-free painless laser treatment) can help improve sleep troubles in people with major depressive disorder who are currently hospitalized. It aims to see if it is a safe and effective addition to their usual antidepressant medication.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 60 years old.
- You have been diagnosed with major depressive disorder and are currently in the hospital for it.
- You have trouble sleeping (insomnia).
- You have not taken any sleeping pills or received acupuncture in the past month.
- You are on a stable dose of antidepressant medication and willing to stay on it during the study.
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding, and you do not have severe medical or psychiatric conditions that would interfere.
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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