Tuijing therapy for depression and heart rate
Part of Heart & circulation, Mental health clinical trials.
This trial tests whether Tuijing therapy, a non-invasive treatment, can improve heart rate variability and reduce depression symptoms in people who have been feeling depressed for over three months. It may be an option if you haven't used other treatments recently.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 55 years old.
- You have had depression symptoms for more than three months.
- You score 14 or higher on a standard depression questionnaire.
- You do not have heart disease or certain other medical conditions.
- You have not used any depression treatments (medication or therapy) in the past month.
- You are comfortable reading and speaking Chinese.
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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