Dense Cranial Electroacupuncture Stimulation for Major Depressive Disorder-A Single-Blind, Randomized, Controlled Study

Abstract

Abstract Background: Previous studies suggest that electroacupuncture possesses therapeutic benefits for depressive disorders. The purpose of this study was to determine whether dense cranial electroacupuncture stimulation (DCEAS) could enhance the antidepressant efficacy in the early phase of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) treatment of major depressive disorder (MDD)