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Acupuncture for perimenopausal depressive disorder: A systematic review and meta-analysis protocol
Jialei Feng1, Wei Wang2, Yuan Zhong1
1Yunnan University of Chinese Medicine, Kunming, Yunnan.
Medicine
|February 15, 2019
Summary
Acupuncture shows promise for treating perimenopausal depressive disorder (PDD). This systematic review evaluates its efficacy and safety, offering evidence for this complementary therapy in women
Area of Science:
- Integrative Medicine
- Women's Health
- Mental Health
Background:
- Perimenopausal depressive disorder (PDD) affects many women, necessitating safe and effective treatments.
- Acupuncture is increasingly recognized for PDD due to its minimal side effects.
- Current evidence on acupuncture for PDD requires further in-depth investigation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To systematically evaluate the efficacy and safety of acupuncture for treating perimenopausal depressive disorder (PDD).
Main Methods:
- Comprehensive search of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) across major databases (MEDLINE, EBASE, Cochrane Library, etc.).
- Screening of non-RCT articles and extraction of key information.
- Primary outcome: Hamilton Depression Rating Scale; Secondary outcomes: Hamilton Anxiety Scale, Quality of Life Scale, Traditional Chinese Medicine symptom changes, and hormone levels.
Main Results:
- This systematic review aims to provide high-level evidence on acupuncture's effectiveness and safety for PDD.
- The findings will offer a thorough evaluation of acupuncture's role in managing PDD symptoms.
Conclusions:
- This study will furnish crucial evidence for assessing the efficacy and safety of acupuncture in treating perimenopausal depressive disorder (PDD).
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