Acupuncture and Massage for Depression During Pregnancy

Status:

COMPLETED

Acupuncture and Massage for Depression During Pregnancy

Lead Sponsor:

Stanford University

Collaborating Sponsors:

Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ)

Conditions:

Depression

Eligibility:

FEMALE

18-45 years

Phase:

PHASE2

Brief Summary

This study evaluates the efficacy of acupuncture and massage for the treatment of depression during pregnancy. The study also examines differential effects of study treatments on delivery outcome and ...

Detailed Description

Participants in this study are randomly assigned to one of the three experimental groups that include two types of acupuncture treatment and perinatal massage. The two acupuncture treatments are deliv...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Meet criteria for a current major depressive episode with an HRSD(17) score of at least 14.
Ambulatory women (age³18) with a viable pregnancy,
Pregnancy between 22 and 30 weeks of gestation
Fluent in English

Exclusion

Meeting criteria for a primary Axis I disorder in past 2 months, other than unipolar depression or social phobia
Seasonal affective disorder or episode duration of 2 years or more (chronic depression)
Abnormal results on a laboratory screen that will include a thyroid panel and a drug screen.
Serious uncontrolled medical conditions or conditions that may be a medical basis of a depression.
Cluster B personality disorders.
Confounding treatments for depression, including any psychotherapy, herbs, or pharmacotherapy.
Current use of any prescribed psychotropic medication or any medication that impacts mood.
Treatment with ECT or vagal nerve stimulation during the last year.
Current active suicidal potential necessitating immediate treatment.
Absence of prenatal care from an OBGYN practitioner in the community.
Any condition that necessitates bed rest.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

End Date :

Estimated Enrollment :

180 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT00186654

Last Update

September 25 2008

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