Acupuncture to help lower antidepressant dose in depression
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This trial tests whether adding intradermal acupuncture (tiny needles left under the skin for a few days) can help people with major depression safely reduce their dose of SSRI antidepressants. It may offer a way to taper medication with fewer withdrawal symptoms.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 60 years old.
- You have been diagnosed with major depressive disorder by a doctor.
- You are currently taking an SSRI antidepressant and plan to slowly reduce or stop it.
- You are able to give informed consent and communicate clearly.
- You do not have severe medical conditions, active suicidal thoughts, or bleeding disorders.
- You are not pregnant, breastfeeding, or allergic to adhesives.
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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