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Effect and mechanism of Acupuncture (Jin's three-needle) for patients with mild to moderate depression

Effect and mechanism of Acupuncture (Jin's three-needle) for patients with mild to moderate depression

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
ITMCTR
Registry ID
ITMCTR2024000872
Enrollment
Unknown
Registered
2024-12-27
Start date
2025-01-01
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2025-01-06

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Depression

Interventions

Sham acupuncture:Sham acupuncture
Acupuncture group:Acupuncture (Jin's three-needle)

Sponsors

Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital of Huangpu District
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 45 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1)Meet the diagnostic criteria for depression in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) with a HAMD-17 score between 8 and 25points; 2) Patients aged 18-45years regardless of gender; 3)Patients are voluntary and able to sign informed consent.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1) bipolar depression treatment-resistant depression suicidal tendency (HAMD third score greater than 2 points); 2) Immediate family or personal history of mental illness; 3)Serious physical health (as assessed by a doctor); 4) Positive pregnancy test; 5) Receive acupuncture treatment within three months.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
HAMD (Hamilton Depression Scale);—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Hamilton Anxiety Scale(HAMA );Self-rating depression scale(SDS);TCM syndrome scoring scale;Self-Rating Anxiety Scale(SAS);PSQI (Pittsburgh sleep quality index);—

Countries

China

Contacts

Public ContactHao Wen

Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital of Huangpu District

wenhaophd@outlook.com+86 15876576899

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ITMCTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026