Current evidence from this meta-analysis of randomized trials
shows that acupuncture is effective in reducing depression
and that TCM- and electro acupuncture may have similar effects
to current routine care. Our review also emphasizes the importance
of reporting the exact acupuncture treatment procedures
that are under investigation. This is essential in order to be able
to draw any firm conclusions on the diversity of acupuncture
styles used in research which has implications for clinical recommendations.
Hence, a step in the right direction is to report
studies according to the STRICTA guidelines