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Sponsored by: |
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) |
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Information provided by: | National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) |
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: | NCT00071669 |
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of acupuncture in the treatment of Bipolar Depression.
Condition | Intervention | Phase |
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Bipolar Disorder |
Procedure: Acupuncture |
Phase II |
Study Type: | Interventional |
Study Design: | Treatment, Randomized, Single Blind, Active Control, Parallel Assignment, Safety/Efficacy Study |
Official Title: | Adjunctive Acupuncture as a Treatment for Bipolar Depression |
Estimated Enrollment: | 30 |
Study Start Date: | November 2001 |
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.
Ages Eligible for Study: | 18 Years to 60 Years |
Genders Eligible for Study: | Both |
Accepts Healthy Volunteers: | No |
Inclusion Criteria:
Study ID Numbers: | R03 MH61589, DSIR AT-SO |
Study First Received: | October 29, 2003 |
Last Updated: | November 17, 2005 |
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: | NCT00071669 History of Changes |
Health Authority: | United States: Federal Government |
Mood Disorder Acupuncture |
Affective Disorders, Psychotic Depression Mental Disorders Bipolar Disorder |
Mood Disorders Psychotic Disorders Depressive Disorder Behavioral Symptoms |
Affective Disorders, Psychotic Depression Mental Disorders |
Bipolar Disorder Mood Disorders Behavioral Symptoms |