Status:
COMPLETED
Acupuncture as a Supplemental Treatment for Bipolar Depression
Lead Sponsor:
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Collaborating Sponsors:
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
Conditions:
Bipolar Disorder
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-60 years
Phase:
PHASE2
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of acupuncture in the treatment of Bipolar Depression.
Detailed Description
Patients receive 8 weeks (12 sessions) of acupuncture treatment plus stable medication. Patients are randomly assigned to receive either acupuncture designed to relieve symptoms of depression or acupu...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Inclusion Criteria:
- Meet DSM-IV criteria for bipolar I disorder or bipolar II disorder
- Demonstrate symptoms of depression as determined by a minimum score of 25 on the Inventory for Depressive Symptoms-Clinician Rated Scale
- Have taken stable psychoactive medications for at least 30 days prior to study entry
Exclusion
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
November 1 2001
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
End Date :
Estimated Enrollment :
30 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00071669
Start Date
November 1 2001
Last Update
April 15 2013
Active Locations (1)
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Bipolar Disorder Clinic and Research Program
Dallas, Texas, United States, 75390