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The Effectiveness of Acupuncture on HPA Functional in Depressed Patients under Methadone Maintenance Treatment, a Randomized Double-Blind Sham-Controlled Trial

The Effectiveness of Acupuncture on HPA Functional in Depressed Patients under Methadone Maintenance Treatment, a Randomized Double-Blind Sham-Controlled Trial

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Phase 1
Study type
Interventional
Source
TCTR
Registry ID
TCTR20180606002
Enrollment
44
Registered
2018-06-06
Start date
2016-02-01
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-03-30

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

Conditions

Inclusion criteria were: (1) 18–65 years of age&#44

Interventions

During the session five points of the ear called Sympathetic&#44
Shen Men&#44
kidney&#44
liver and lungs are believed to be the most effective points in patients of drug abuse. Acupuncture was performed in both ears using disposable stainless steel needles (0.25+13 mm) with a depth of 2&#
3 mm and using manual stimulation by a trained doctor and an acupuncturist who had a degree and five years history of the treatment ,During the session five points of the ear called Sympathetic&#44
3 mm and using manual stimulation by a trained doctor and an acupuncturist who had a degree and five years history of the treatment
Experimental Biological/Vaccine,Sham Comparator Other
acupuncture ,sham&#45
controlled

Sponsors

none
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
Male
Age
18 Years to 65 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Inclusion criteria were: (1) 18–65 years of age, and (2) ongoing patient status at the AC.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Exclusion criteria were (1) nickel-allergy, (2) ear infection, and (3) heart disease.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
depression symptoms and cravings 12 weeks beck inventory- craving scale—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
salivary cortisol 12 weeks enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay kit—

Countries

iran

Contacts

Public Contactbijan pirnia

Bijan Center

b.pirnia@usc.ac.ir+9802122081450

Outcome results

None listed

Source: TCTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Apr 4, 2026