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A clinical research based on multi-fMRI of acupuncture combined with SSRIs treating major depressive disorder

Phase 1
Recruiting
Conditions
Major Depression Disorder
Registration Number
ITMCTR2200005740
Lead Sponsor
Shuguang Hospital Attached with Shanghai Chinese Medicine University
Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Recruiting
Sex
Female
Target Recruitment
Not specified
Inclusion Criteria

1) Patients who meet the diagnostic criteria for depression in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5), published by The American Psychological Association (APA) in 2013.
2) Between the ages of 18 and 65 years, regardless of gender
3) Score of >20 on the 24-item Hamilton Depression Inventory (HAMD24) and score of =2 on HAMD24 item 1 (depressed mood)
4) Clinical General Impression Inventory-Severity of Illness (CGI-S) score = 4
5) Right-handedness.
6) The patient understands and voluntarily accepts the treatment and signs an informed consent form.

Exclusion Criteria

1) Persons with a history of suicide attempts, serious suicidal ideation or high risk of self-injury within 1 year prior to the enrolment period
2) Those with a history of alcohol or other drug dependence or abuse within 1 year prior to the enrollment period
3) Those who have participated in a clinical trial of another drug within 3 months prior to the enrollment period
4) Those who have received electroconvulsive therapy, transcranial magnetic stimulation or other physiotherapy within 3 months prior to the enrolment period
5) Persons with other psychotic disorders such as bipolar disorder
6) Those with organic brain disease.
7) Those with other systemic disorders such as severe cardiovascular, endocrine or immune deficiencies
8) Women who are pregnant, preparing for pregnancy or breastfeeding
9) Those who, in the opinion of the investigator, are not suitable for participation in this clinical trial.

Study & Design

Study Type
Interventional study
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
HAMD24;
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
VAS;HAMA;PSQI;SERS;
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