Effects of Acupressure for depressed men in Iran, a randomized, double-blind, sham-controlled trial

Phase 1

• Conditions: Inclusion criteria were: (1) 18â€65 years of age, and (2) ongoing patient status at the AC.; HPA axis, auricular acupuncture, suicidal ideation, methadone maintenance treatment, cortisol

• Registration Number: TCTR20180328001
• Lead Sponsor: none

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Study Completion: 2016-03-01
• Study Start: 2018-03-28
• Last Update Posted: 19 August 2024

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Terminated (Halted Prematurely)
• Sex: Male
• Target Recruitment: 24

Inclusion Criteria

Inclusion criteria were: (1) 18â€65 years of age, and (2) ongoing patient status at the AC.

Exclusion Criteria

Exclusion criteria were (1) nickel-allergy, (2) ear infection, and (3) heart disease.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
cortisol level 8 weeks The level of cortisol was determined using an Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay kit (ELISA) that was, cortisol level 8 weeks The level of cortisol was determined using an Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay kit (ELISA) that was

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Suicidal Ideation 8 weeks Beck Scale for Suicidal Ideation (BSSI)