Can acupuncture help you quit antidepressants?
NCT ID NCT07390981
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether intradermal acupuncture (tiny needles left under the skin for days) can help people with depression safely reduce or stop their SSRI medication. 114 adults planning to taper off SSRIs will be split into three groups: tapering alone, tapering with sham acupuncture, or tapering with real acupuncture. Researchers will track how much the dose drops and whether depression symptoms or side effects improve.
What this could mean
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Active substance
intradermal acupuncture
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a drug-free way to help people taper off antidepressants with fewer side effects.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with no phase designation, so results may not be conclusive. The sham acupuncture group helps test for placebo effects, which are strong in acupuncture studies.
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