Clinical Study on Electroacupuncture Treatment for Post-stroke Depression
Item
Title
Clinical Study on Electroacupuncture Treatment for Post-stroke Depression
Journal Publication
Date
2010
volume
8(6)
pages
336-339
Research Type
RCT
Keywords
Abstract
Objective: To observe the influence of electroacupuncture on depression and defects of neurological functions in the patients with post-stoke depression. Methods: 90 cases of the apoplectic patients confirmed clinically by CT or MRI were selected and divided randomly into three groups by digital table, 30 cases in each group. All three groups of the patients were treated for wind stroke, with electric stimulation added for the acupuncture group, Fluoxetine added for medication group, and placebo added for control group, continuously for 60 d. Results: Compared to the control group, the scores in Hamilton Depresion Rating Scale (HAMD) and Modified Edinburgh-Scandinavia Stroke Scale (MESSS) decreased in the electroacupuncture group and medication group, and the scores in Barthel index increased (P<0.05). The general therapeutic effects were better in the electroacupuncture group and medication group than in the control group, and the general therapeutic effects were similar in the electroacupuncture group and medication group. Conclusion: Electroacupuncture can improve depressive behavior and promote rehabilitation of the nervous functions.
has health condition studied
Mental Disorders
has study population number
90
has duration
8 Weeks