The impact of acupuncture on the brain function of patients with mild to moderate major depressive disorder: a randomized controlled trial protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Major depressive disorder (MDD) is a common mental disease that significantly impact the daily lives of those affected. Acupuncture has shown promising therapeutic effects in the treatment of MDD, but its underlying mechanisms remain unclear. This study aims to evaluate the influence of acupuncture on the brain function of patients with MDD and it's therapeutic effects on MDD.

Methods

This study plans to recruit 112 participants, who will be randomly allocated to either the acupuncture group or the sham acupuncture group in a 1:1 ratio. Both groups will undergo 8 weeks of treatment, consisting of three sessions per week, with each session lasting for 30 min. A follow-up period of 3 months will be conducted after the treatment. Assessments will be conducted at we

SUBMITTER: Yang B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11549851 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature