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Lead
Massachusetts General Hospital
Age
18–65
Sex
ALL
Healthy volunteers
Not accepted
You may be eligible if
Has current or past DSM-IV MDD diagnosis based on SCID; AND current 17-Hamilton Rating Scale for Depression (BRSD) score of 14 or above
Age between 18-65
No treatment with antidepressant(s) in the past 3 months
If patient has received psychotherapy, no initiation or termination of therapy in the past 3 months.
You may not be if
Patients with primary diagnosis other than Major Depressive Disorder, or any history of psychosis or mania.
Conditions that could make it difficult to conclusively determine that depressive symptoms were the result of MDD and not some other condition, including substance abuse or dependence within the last 6 months, medical conditions that could produce depression, including epilepsy, history of an abnormal EEG, severe head trauma, or stroke.
Serious uncontrolled medical conditions \[e.g. poorly controlled diabetes, severe congestive heart failure\], or other medical conditions that have not been stable for at least 3 months.
Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) during the last year.
Current active suicidal or self-injurious potential necessitating immediate treatment.
Currently receiving concomitant Acupuncture Treatment, or any Acupuncture treatment in the past three months.
Clareo Health | Effectiveness of Acupuncture for Depressed Patients Not Taking Antidepressant Medications
