Acupuncture as a Supplemental Treatment for Bipolar Depression

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of acupuncture in the treatment of Bipolar Depression.

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Key information

Conditions

Bipolar Disorder Bipolar and Related Disorders Mental Disorders Mood Disorders

Age range

18 year–60 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Phase 2

Primary location

Bipolar Disorder Clinic and Research Program

Dallas, Texas, 75390, United States

About this study

Patients receive 8 weeks (12 sessions) of acupuncture treatment plus stable medication. Patients are randomly assigned to receive either acupuncture designed to relieve symptoms of depression or acupuncture designed to relieve some other legitimate physical condition. A comparison group of patients who take medication but do not receive acupuncture is assessed to evaluate the effectiveness of medication alone. Patients participate in clinical assessment each week, which includes visiting with a psychiatrist and completing symptom rating scales.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

Meet DSM-IV criteria for bipolar I disorder or bipolar II disorder
Demonstrate symptoms of depression as determined by a minimum score of 25 on the Inventory for Depressive Symptoms-Clinician Rated Scale
Have taken stable psychoactive medications for at least 30 days prior to study entry

Treatment and study plan

Acupuncture

Procedure

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

Other

Collaborators

National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)

Registry information

Official study title

Adjunctive Acupuncture as a Treatment for Bipolar Depression

Important dates

Study start: 2001
First posted: Oct 30, 2003
Registry last updated: Apr 15, 2013

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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