Efficacy and Safety of Auricular Acupuncture in Depression During the Covid 19 Pandemic
Depressive Symptoms, Depression, Anxiety
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Depressive Symptoms focused on measuring depression, auricular acupuncture, clinical trial, anxiety, insomnia, quality of life
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Age between 18 and 50 years old PHQ-9 score between 10 and 19 (moderate depression) Availability for sessions Exclusion Criteria: Use complementary and integrative practices at the last 3 months; Suicidal risk evaluated by question number 9 in the PHQ-9 Severe depression score in the PHQ-9 Prior use of auricular acupuncture Pregnancy Menopause Tape and metal allergy
Sites / Locations
- Universidade do Sul de Santa CatarinaRecruiting
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Experimental
Sham Comparator
Experimental: Specific Auricular Acupuncture
Inespecific Auricular Acupuncture
12 sessions in 6 weeks, 6 ear points of Chinese Tradicional Medicine - liver, kidney, shenmen, subcortex, heart and lung, with a semi-permanent needle (0,2x2,5mm). Participants will be instructed to stimulate the area 3 times a day.
12 sessions in 6 weeks, 6 ear points not related to chinese specific points - cheek, outer ear, 4 points non-reactive on the ear helix, with a semi-permanent needle (0,2x1,0mm). Participants will be instructed to stimulate the area 3 times a day.