Acupuncture for Anxiety/Depression in Patients With Breast Cancer

Trial statusNot yet recruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexFemale
Age18-70
SponsorGuang'anmen Hospital of China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences

About this trial

The aim of this study is to evaluate the effects and safety of acupuncture on anxiety and/or depression among patients with breast cancer.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

Female, aged 18 to 70 years old;

Meeting the diagnostic criteria for breast cancer and at TMN I-III;

Having completed specialized active treatment for at least one month;

With an ECOG score of 0-2;

Disqualifiers

Starting to take or change the regimen of anti-anxiety and/or -depression disorder medication within one month before enrolment;

Received psychological intervention or physical therapy one month before enrolment or planning to use in the next 5 months;

With diagnosis of anxiety and/or depression disorder prior to the diagnosis of breast cancer;

Patients with suicidal tendencies, bipolar disorder and psychotic symptoms;

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Electroacupuncture group
  • Sham electroacupuncture

Treatment groups

360 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups