Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (fMRI) investigation of Laser Acupuncture on Acupoints useful in Mild to Moderate Depression : Healthy Subjects.

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Mild to moderate depression; Alternative and Complementary Medicine - Other alternative and complementary medicine; Mental Health - Depression

• Registration Number: ACTRN12610000368033
• Lead Sponsor: Prince of Wales Hospital

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2010-05-10
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 10

Inclusion Criteria

1. Healthy subject
2. Right handed
3. Able to undergo magnetic resonance imaging
scan.
4. Able to provide informed consent.

Exclusion Criteria

1. Intercurrent illness
2. Chronic illness including depressive disorder
3. Brain injury
4. Past surgery in the region of the acupoints
and control point.
5. Conditions contraindicated for magnetic
resonance imaging ( pacemaker, metal
foreign bodies)

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified