Acupuncture vs. antidepressants: new study tests a Needle-Based cure for depression
NCT ID NCT05901571
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study aims to see if acupuncture is more effective than a placebo for treating major depression. Researchers will compare acupuncture to the antidepressant escitalopram in 216 adults who are not currently taking any depression medication. The goal is to find out if this ancient practice can offer real relief for people with depression.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Jianhua Chen
Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality, 200030, China
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Zhenxiang Han
Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality, 200137, China
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Zouqing Huang
Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality, China
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