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