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Posted by Hugh on April 10, 2014, at 12:32:36
There's a new protocol -- dense cranial electroacupuncture stimulation (DCEAS) -- that produced a clinically significant response in a single-blind, randomized, controlled study of 73 depressed subjects.
The acupuncture group received 9 electroacupuncture treatments at a rate of 3 per week concurrent with fluoxetine treatment. The acupuncture points used in the study were: Baihui (DU20). Yintang (EX-HN3), Sishencong (EX-HN1), Toulinqi (GB15), Shuaigu (GB8), Taiyang (EX-HN5), Touwei (ST8). Needles were inserted obliquely or horizontally to the surface at a depth of 10-30mm. Electroacupuncture was set to a continuous wave at 9V and 2Hz for 30 minutes. Amplitude was adjusted so that the electrical stimulation was perceptible and comfortable.
Acupoints used in dense cranial electroacupuncture stimulation (DCEAS):
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3253099/figure/pone-0029651-g001/
Posted by former poster on April 14, 2014, at 22:36:19
In reply to Electroacupuncture for depression, posted by Hugh on April 10, 2014, at 12:32:36
Been getting similar treatment (acupuncture with electric current) for depression, anxiety and chronic pain since 2010. Needle points are not in the scalp, they are in the face, temples, arms, legs and back. Anxiety and pain has improved. Hard to say if depression is improved from the treatment, or from the change in environment since I get the treatment in Thailand.
Posted by Hugh on April 17, 2014, at 11:12:20
In reply to Re: Electroacupuncture for depression » Hugh, posted by former poster on April 14, 2014, at 22:36:19
You might try asking your acupuncturist to needle the acupoints in the DCEAS protocol. It would be interesting to see if it made you feel any different.
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