Acupuncture and Massage for Depression During Pregnancy

Trial ID or NCT#

NCT00186654

Status

not recruiting iconNOT RECRUITING

Purpose

This study evaluates the efficacy of acupuncture and massage for the treatment of depression during pregnancy. The study also examines differential effects of study treatments on delivery outcome and post partum depression.

Official Title

Acupuncture and Massage for Depression During Pregnancy

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study: 18 Years to 45 Years
Sexes Eligible for Study: Female
Accepts Healthy Volunteers: No
Inclusion Criteria:
  1. - Meet criteria for a current major depressive episode with an HRSD(17) score of at least 14. - Ambulatory women (age³18) with a viable pregnancy, - Pregnancy between 22 and 30 weeks of gestation - Fluent in English
Exclusion Criteria:
  1. - Meeting criteria for a primary Axis I disorder in past 2 months, other than unipolar depression or social phobia - Seasonal affective disorder or episode duration of 2 years or more (chronic depression) - Abnormal results on a laboratory screen that will include a thyroid panel and a drug screen. - Serious uncontrolled medical conditions or conditions that may be a medical basis of a depression. - Cluster B personality disorders. - Confounding treatments for depression, including any psychotherapy, herbs, or pharmacotherapy. - Current use of any prescribed psychotropic medication or any medication that impacts mood. - Treatment with ECT or vagal nerve stimulation during the last year. - Current active suicidal potential necessitating immediate treatment. - Absence of prenatal care from an OBGYN practitioner in the community. - Any condition that necessitates bed rest.
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Investigator(s)

Rachel Manber, PhD
Rachel Manber, PhD
Sleep specialist, Pediatric sleep specialist, Psychologist
Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences (General Psychiatry and Psychology-Adult)

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