Efficacy of Acupuncture for Mild to Moderate Depression in Older People: Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial
This pilot study is expected to provide critical insights into the feasibility of integrating acupuncture with standard medication for managing mild to moderate depression in older people. By generating preliminary evidence on its potential benefits, the study aims to inform the design and sample size estimation of future multicenter trials, potentially advancing nonpharmacological treatment options for depression.
Authors
- Jie Zhang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8344-5907)
- Wei Lu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7376-5029)
- Li Yang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6663-4629)
- Yuxian Wang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0260-6300)
- Jing Yang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3852-9503)
- Molin Jiang
- Qing-Nan Fu
- Zengqi Man
- Kunxuan Xiao
Institutions
- Acupuncture And Massage College (US)
- Dongzhimen Hospital Affiliated to Beijing University of Chinese Medicine (CN)
- Beijing Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- JMIR Research Protocols
- Published
- 2025-12-08
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.2196/79327
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Acupuncture Treatment Research Studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 2.38