Efficacy and influencing factors of acupuncture in major depressive disorder: a systematic review and exploratory network meta-analysis.

CNS Spectr · 2026 · PMC13076089 · PMID 41769707

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did not reach statistical significanceno p-value reported

In the included 3-arm RCTs, direct comparisons between EA and MA for antidepressant efficacy did not reach statistical significance.

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