Acupuncture for Teens with Stress and Insomnia
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests whether acupuncture can help teenagers who have been feeling anxious or down and having trouble sleeping. If you've had these feelings for more than 3 months and haven't taken medicine or had acupuncture recently, you may be able to join.
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Who can take part
- You've had symptoms of anxiety or depression for more than 3 months.
- You haven't taken prescription anxiety or depression medication in the last 6 months.
- You haven't received acupuncture or brain stimulation treatments in the past 6 months.
- You do not have suicidal thoughts or plans.
- You do not have any serious medical conditions (like severe heart, liver, or kidney problems, epilepsy, or bleeding disorders).
- You are not pregnant, breastfeeding, or trying to conceive.
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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