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

RecruitingNAAges 18 Years - 50 YearsAllUniversidade do Sul de Santa Catarina
NCT05855421 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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In plain words

What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

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.

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📋 Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria: * Age between 18 and 50 years old * PHQ-9 score between 10 and 19 (moderate depression) * Availability for sessions Exclusion Criteria: Use complementary and integrative practices at the last 3 months; Suicidal risk evaluated by question number 9 in the PHQ-9 Severe depression score in the PHQ-9 Prior use of auricular acupuncture Pregnancy Menopause Tape and metal allergy
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What it tests

  • Auricular Acupuncture
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Where

1 site
Universidade do Sul de Santa Catarina
Palhoça, Brazil
🤝 Taking part is your choice, and you can leave at any time. Only the trial team can confirm you are eligible — always decide together with your own doctor.
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