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The Effectiveness of Acupuncture on Depression, Suicidal Ideation and Cortisol Levels in a Prostate-Carcinoma Patient under Androgen Deprivation Therapy with Dysthymic Syndrome, A Single-case Experimental Desig

Phase 1
Completed
Conditions
The study of the relationship between demographic variables and cortisol levels in predicting suicide can be a suitable route for future studies.
The hypothalamicâ€pituitaryâ€adrenal (HPA) axis&#44
Auricular acupuncture&#44
Suicidal ideation&#44
Cortisol&#44
Prostate cancer&#44
Androgen deprivation therapy
Registration Number
TCTR20190208001
Lead Sponsor
do not have Sponsor
Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Completed
Sex
Male
Target Recruitment
1
Inclusion Criteria

A Single-case Experimental Design

Exclusion Criteria

A Single-case Experimental Design

Study & Design

Study Type
Interventional
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
cortisol changes 8 weeks Radioimmunoassay (RIA)
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
suicidal ideation 8 weeks Beck Scale for Suicidal Ideation (BSSI)
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