Factor analysis of electroacupuncture and selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors for major depressive disorder: an 8-week controlled clinical trial.

CONCLUSIONS: There was no significant difference between EA and SSRIs in the treatment of MDD with respect to our primary outcome. However, as a potential therapy for MDD, EA appeared to result in greater symptom improvement than SSRI treatment with respect to anxiety/somatisation and feelings of despair. The results of this secondary analysis should be interpreted cautiously given the inherent issues of multiple testing.
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Source: Acupuncture in Medicine : journal of the British Medical Acupuncture Society - September 22, 2019 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Yang X, Gong W, Ma X, Wang S, Wang X, Guo T, Guo Z, Sun Y, Li J, Zhao B, Tu Y Tags: Acupunct Med Source Type: research