Status:
UNKNOWN
The Efficacy of Acupressure Therapy on Patient With Depression
Lead Sponsor:
University Psychiatric Clinics Basel
Conditions:
Depressive Disorder
Depressive Disorder, Major
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-80 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
A new nursing intervention with non-invasive acupressure protocol for activation of parasympathetic nervous system to reduce stress related depression symptoms.
Detailed Description
Acupressure is a treatment method in which manual pressure is applied to specific points or areas of the body. According to the principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), these acupuncture poin...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Age 18-80
- Primary diagnosis of MDD with a current moderate-to-severe episode (HAM-D score \> 16) 55
- Treatment as usual for depression
- Able to read and understand study procedures and participant's information
- Agree to receive acupressure therapy
Exclusion
- Suicidal ideation
- Antipsychotic medication
- Primary diagnosis other than MDD
- Contradiction for acupressure (skin diseases, pregnancy)
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
August 1 2022
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
September 1 2024
Estimated Enrollment :
150 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT05423405
Start Date
August 1 2022
End Date
September 1 2024
Last Update
June 21 2022
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