Acupuncture for Anxiety and Depression

The Effects of Acupuncture on Anxiety and Depression of Patients With Breast Cancer

The study aims to primarily investigate the effects and safety of acupuncture on anxiety and depression among patients with breast cancer.

Inclusion criteria

1. Female, aged 18 to 70 years old;
2. Meeting the diagnostic criteria for breast cancer and at TMN I-III;
3. Having completed specialized active treatment for at least one month;
4. With an ECOG score of 0-2;
5. Mild to moderate anxiety and/or depression;
6. Voluntarily joining this study and signing the informed consent form. Exclusion criteria

(1) Starting to take or change the regimen of anti-anxiety and/or -depression disorder medication within one month before enrolment; (2) Received psychological intervention or physical therapy one month before enrolment or planning to use in the next 5 months; (3) With diagnosis of anxiety and/or depression disorder prior to the diagnosis of breast cancer; (4) Patients with suicidal tendencies, bipolar disorder and psychotic symptoms; (5) Patients with severe anxiety and/or depression； (6) Patients received acupuncture treatment within one month before enrolment; (7) Participating in other clinical studies on the treatment of anxiety and depression; (8) Combined with severe underlying diseases; (9) Patients with severe skin ulcers; (10) Pregnant or lactating patients; (11) Poor compliance.