Description Module
The Description Module contains narrative descriptions of the clinical trial, including a brief summary and detailed description. These descriptions provide important information about the study's purpose, methodology, and key details in language accessible to both researchers and the general public.
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Description Module
Ignite Creation Date:
2025-12-24 @ 11:02 PM
Ignite Modification Date:
2025-12-24 @ 11:02 PM
NCT ID:
NCT00071669
Brief Summary:
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of acupuncture in the treatment of Bipolar Depression.
Detailed Description:
Patients receive 8 weeks (12 sessions) of acupuncture treatment plus stable medication. Patients are randomly assigned to receive either acupuncture designed to relieve symptoms of depression or acupuncture designed to relieve some other legitimate physical condition. A comparison group of patients who take medication but do not receive acupuncture is assessed to evaluate the effectiveness of medication alone. Patients participate in clinical assessment each week, which includes visiting with a psychiatrist and completing symptom rating scales.
Study:
NCT00071669
Study Brief:
Protocol Section:
NCT00071669