RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT05855421

Efficacy and Safety of Auricular Acupuncture in Depression During the Covid 19 Pandemic

Efficacy and Safety of Auricular Acupuncture in Depression During the Covid 19 Pandemic: a Multicenter Triple-blinded Randomized Clinical Trial

Sponsor

Universidade do Sul de Santa Catarina

Enrollment

280 participants

Start Date

Mar 1, 2023

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Quality of Life Insomnia Depression Anxiety Depressive Symptoms

Summary

Participants with moderate depressive symptoms measured by PHQ-9 will be randomized to receive auricular acupuncture. The triple blinded procedure will be conducted in 12 sessions (6 weeks). The primary outcome is the response to the treatment 3 months after inclusion.

Eligibility

Min Age: 18 YearsMax Age: 50 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study is testing whether ear acupuncture (auricular acupuncture — placing tiny needles on specific points on the outer ear) can help reduce moderate depression in adults during or after the COVID-19 pandemic. **You may be eligible if...** - You are between 18 and 50 years old - You have moderate depression based on a standard questionnaire (PHQ-9 score between 10 and 19) - You are available to attend the therapy sessions **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You have used any complementary or integrative health therapies in the past 3 months - You have severe depression or suicidal thoughts (as measured by the PHQ-9) - You have previously received auricular acupuncture - You are pregnant or going through menopause - You have an allergy to tape or metal (used for the acupuncture needles) Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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Interventions

DEVICEAuricular Acupuncture

Aplication of semi-permanents needls in the ear by an experient and specialized professional using tradicional chinese maps and a specific device to find acupuncture points. There is a gap of one day minimum between sessions and two non-consecutive absences are allowed.