Acupuncture for Patients With Major Depressive Disorder: An Evidence Map of Randomized Controlled Trials, Systematic Reviews, and Clinical Guidelines.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Acupuncture is considered an effective complementary therapy for major depressive disorder (MDD), yet current findings remain inconsistent, and its overall quality is uncertain. Therefore, this study summarizes the existing evidence on acupuncture for MDD, providing an overview of the current research, identifying gaps and limitations in the literature, and offering guidance for future research.

Methods

We systematically searched eight electronic databases (PubMed, EMBASE, CDSR, CENTRAL, CNKI, Wanfang, VIP, and SinoMed) and seven guideline repositories (Trip, AHRQ, NICE, NZGG, GIN, CMACPG, and NHMRC) from inception to November 15, 2024, for RCTs, systematic reviews, and clinical practice guidelines on acupuncture for major depressive disorder. Eligibility criteria

SUBMITTER: Tang H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12665193 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature