Major Depressive Disorder
Conditions
Interventions
SSRIs antidepressant group:SSRIs antidepressant
Electro-acupuncture ear concha + sham baliao group +SSRIs antidepressant group:ear concha + sham baliao +SSRIs antidepressant
Electro-acupuncture ear concha - baliao group +SSRIs antidepressant group:ear concha + baliao +SSRIs antidepressant
Sponsors
Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 75 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: (1) meet the diagnostic criteria for depressive episode (F32) of the International Classification and Diagnostic Criteria of Diseases (ICD-10). (2)Hamilton scale (HAMD-17) score 17 to 35 points. (3) Be between 18 and 75 years of age. (4) Patients were informed and voluntarily signed an informed consent form.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: (1) Those who have participated in other clinical trials within 4 weeks prior to the start of this study. (2) Those with a history of mild mania, hypomania or mixed episodes; when diagnosed as bipolar depression (3) Those with suicidal plans or behaviors. (4) Pregnant and lactating women (5) With other brain disorders (e.g., stroke, brain tumor, etc.) (6) Those who have other serious illnesses requiring treatment (7) Those who are afraid of acupuncture or refuse it.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Hamilton Depression Rating Scale ;Self-Rating Depression Scale; | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Gastrointestinal function assessment;Pittsburgh sleep quality index;International prostate symptom score;International Consultation on Incontinence questionnaire ;visual analogue scale;Rating Scale for Side Effects;Bristol Stool Scale;Hamilton Anxiety Scale;Self-Rating Anxiety Scale; | — |
Countries
China
Contacts
Public ContactJiang Jinfeng
Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine
Outcome results
None listed