Can acupuncture with electricity lift mood in cancer patients?
NCT ID NCT07003763
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether electroacupuncture, a type of acupuncture with mild electrical pulses, can safely reduce depression in people with cancer. Researchers will enroll 86 adults with cancer-related depression and give them electroacupuncture sessions targeting specific points on the body. The goal is to see if this treatment improves mood and quality of life over several weeks.
What this could mean
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Active substance
electroacupuncture
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a drug-free option to help cancer patients manage depression and improve their quality of life.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with only 86 people, so results may not apply to everyone. It's also testing a complementary therapy, not a replacement for standard depression treatments.
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Shanghai Municipal Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine
RECRUITINGShanghai, China
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