Status:
ENROLLING_BY_INVITATION
Effects of Tuijing Therapy on Heart Rate Variability and Psychological Symptoms
Lead Sponsor:
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Conditions:
Depression
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-60 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Background Mental disorders are recognized as a major cause of disability and disease burden across the lifespan. Gua Sha is believed to improve mental health and sleep quality significantly. Tui Jing...
Detailed Description
Procedures The researcher will conduct an initial telephone interview to provide study information and screen potential participants for eligibility. Each participant will receive full details about t...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Age 18 - 55 years old
- Willingness to participate in the study and undergo randomization
- Proficiency in Chinese
- Absence of severe chronic diseases
- Experience with depression symptoms for over three months
- Scoring 20 or higher on the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA)
- Scoring above 14 on the Hamilton Depression Rating Scale 17
Exclusion
- The presence of cardiovascular disease (CVD)
- Severe head trauma, intracranial hypertension, implanted ferromagnetic devices, or a history of epilepsy
- Engagement in any pharmacological or non-pharmacological treatments within the past month
- Existing skin conditions or susceptibility to skin injuries
- Any form of cognitive impairment
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
March 10 2025
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
August 31 2025
Estimated Enrollment :
40 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT06888284
Start Date
March 10 2025
End Date
August 31 2025
Last Update
March 21 2025
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Hong Kong, Hong Kong