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

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: nipolar depression; Unipolar depression; Alternative and Complementary Medicine - Other alternative and complementary medicine; Mental Health - Depression

• Registration Number: ACTRN12610000370000
• 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.Unipolar depression according to Diagnostic and Statistical Mental Health Manual Version IV ( DSM-IV)
2.Montgomery Anxiety and Depression Rating Scale (MADRS) score over 12
3.Hamilton Depression Scale (HAM-D) score over 12
4. Able to give informed consent
5. Depression of less than 2 years duration
6. Right handed

Exclusion Criteria

1.Non unipolar depression
2. Depression of over 2 years duration
3. Chronic dysthmia
4. Suicidal tendencies
5. Pregnancy
6. Chronic uncontrolled illness
7. Brain Injury
8. Conditions contraindicated for magnetic
resonance imaging ( pace maker, metallic
foreign bodies)

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified