Efficacy and safety of electroacupuncture for post stroke depression: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial.

ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND:Poststroke depression is closely related to increased mortality in stroke patients. Compared with antidepressants, electroacupuncture (EA) treatment for poststroke depression (PSD) has relatively more stable effectiveness and can reduce side effects. This trial is designed to provide solid evidence for the efficacy and safety of EA treatment for patients with PSD. METHODS/DESIGN:This ongoing study is a single-blind, single-center, parallel group, randomized controlled trial. Sixty-two participants will be recruited from Shanghai Shuguang Hospital and randomized into either the EA group or the sham EA group. Baihui, Sishencong, Ganshu, Sanyinjiao, and Taichong are selected as the treatment acupoints in both groups. The EA group will receive the traditional EA treatment with de-qi

SUBMITTER: Cai W 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5833143 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature