Treatment Effect of Acupuncture for Depression: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Journal · Journal of Clinical Medicine (2022)
Original authors · Smith CA, Armour M, Lee MS, et al.
DOI · 10.3390/jcm8081140
Summary
A meta-analysis of 29 randomized controlled trials (total 2,268 subjects) evaluating the depression treatment effect of acupuncture. The acupuncture combined group showed a treatment response rate of 72% based on BDI (Beck Depression Inventory), demonstrating significant differences compared with the drug alone group (58%). The value as an alternative treatment was particularly confirmed in patients with difficulty in drug control due to SSRI side effects.
Key figures
Treatment Response Rate
72%
Analyzed Studies
29 studies
Total Participants
2,268 subjects
Conclusion
Acupuncture shows significant effects as adjunctive treatment for depression and can contribute to drug side effect reduction and treatment adherence improvement.
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