Reply to Acupuncture for Major Depressive Disorder: Has Its Efficacy Been Disproved?

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Sir: We thank our colleagues for their comments regarding our randomized controlled trial¹ of acupuncture in the treatment of depression. We would agree that the results of this single trial should not lead to the dismissal of acupuncture as a treatment for depression, and that further research in acupuncture for depression is warranted.

We don’ t agree, however, that our results support the efficacy of acupuncture as a monotherapy for depression.’ ‹