Acupuncture on 5-hydroxytryptamine levels and clinical outcomes in depression: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

The efficacy of traditional acupuncture improving symptoms, sleep, and anxiety and alleviating antidepressant side effects is highly encouraging. However, the low quality of the included studies warrants cautious interpretation.

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World Journal of Psychiatry
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2026-01-29
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https://doi.org/10.5498/wjp.v16.i2.113049
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Acupuncture Treatment Research Studies
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Acupuncture on 5-hydroxytryptamine levels and clinical outcomes in depression: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

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Acupuncture on 5-hydroxytryptamine levels and clinical outcomes in depression: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

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Abstract

The efficacy of traditional acupuncture improving symptoms, sleep, and anxiety and alleviating antidepressant side effects is highly encouraging. However, the low quality of the included studies warrants cautious interpretation.

World Journal of PsychiatryVol. 16(2)
Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine (CN), Yueyang Hospital (CN), Shanghai Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital (CN), Community Health Center (US)
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