Can acupuncture calm teen minds? new study aims to find out

NCT ID NCT06638450

First seen Jan 28, 2026 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 18 times

Summary

This study tests a special type of acupuncture (dense cranial electroacupuncture plus body acupuncture) in 148 teens aged 15-22 who have mild to moderate anxiety or depression. Participants receive either the real treatment or a sham version twice a week for 8 weeks. Researchers measure changes in anxiety, depression, sleep quality, and stress-related hormones in saliva to see if the treatment helps ease psychological distress.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • The University of Hong Kong

    Hong Kong, Hong Kong, 000000, Hong Kong

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