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The Effectiveness of Acupuncture on Depression, Suicidal Ideation and Cortisol Levels in a Prostate-Carcinoma Patient under Androgen Deprivation Therapy with Dysthymic Syndrome, A Single-case Experimental Design

The Effectiveness of Acupuncture on Depression, Suicidal Ideation and Cortisol Levels in a Prostate-Carcinoma Patient under Androgen Deprivation Therapy with Dysthymic Syndrome, A Single-case Experimental Design

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Phase 1
Study type
Interventional
Source
TCTR
Registry ID
TCTR20190208001
Enrollment
Unknown
Registered
2019-02-08
Start date
2015-12-01
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

The study of the relationship between demographic variables and cortisol levels in predicting suicide can be a suitable route for future studies. The hypothalamic–pituitary–adrenal (HPA) axis&#44

Interventions

Acupuncture was performed twice a week for four weeks (eight sessions) and the duration of each session was 30&#45
45 minutes and was performed before lunch. During the session&#44
five ear points called Sympathetic&#44
Shen Men&#44
kidney&#44
liver and lungs were interfered. Acupuncture in both ears was performed using one&#45
use stainless steel needles (13 mm + 0.25 mm) with a depth of 2&#45
3 mm by a trained physician and acupuncturist with a degree and five&#45
year history of treatment (Second author&#44
K. P.).
Experimental Procedure/Surgery
Acupuncture

Sponsors

do not have Sponsor
Lead Sponsor
do not have Sponsor
Collaborator

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
Male
Age
18 Years to 65 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: A Single-case Experimental Design

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: A Single-case Experimental Design

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
cortisol changes 8 weeks Radioimmunoassay (RIA)—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
suicidal ideation 8 weeks Beck Scale for Suicidal Ideation (BSSI)—

Countries

iran

Contacts

Public Contactbijan pirnia

Bijan Center for Substance Abuse Treatment, tehran, iran

b.pirnia@usc.ac.ir+9802122081450

Outcome results

None listed

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