Observations on the Curative Effect of Acupuncture on Depressive Neurosis
- Author:
Wenbin FU
;
Siyou WANG
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Acupuncture-Moxibustion;
Drug Therapy;
Depressive Disorder
- From:
Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science
2003;1(4):15-17
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Purpose To evaluate the curative effect of acupuncture on depressive neurosis. Method Sixty-two patients were randomly divided into a treatment group of 32 cases and a control group of 30 cases. The treatment group and the control group were treated with acupuncture and Fluoxetine, respectively. The curative effects were evaluated by HAMD. Results There was a significant difference between pretreatment and posttreatmentin each group ( P < 0.02 ). There were no significantdifferences in curative effect and score reduction rate between the two groups ( P > 0.05). But acupuncture had no side effects and was good in compliance. Conclusion Acupuncture is an effective method for treating depressive neurosis.
