Acupuncture for Anxiety/Depression in Patients With Breast Cancer

Effects of Acupuncture for Anxiety and/or Depression Among Patients With Breast Cancer

The aim of this study is to evaluate the effects and safety of acupuncture on anxiety and/or 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/or depression;
8. Combined with severe underlying diseases;
9. Patients with severe skin ulcers;
10. Pregnant or lactating patients;
11. Poor compliance.