Basic and clinical research on acupuncture for post-stroke depression: A narrative review

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World J Methodol. Jun 20, 2026; 16(2): 112371
Published online Jun 20, 2026. doi: 10.5662/wjm.v16.i2.112371

Basic and clinical research on acupuncture for post-stroke depression: A narrative review

Wei Xie, Zhong Di, Wei Shao, Ai-Jun Wang, Li-Hua Guan

Wei Xie, Wei Shao, Ai-Jun Wang, Li-Hua Guan, Department of Acupuncture, Quzhou Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Quzhou 324000, Zhejiang Province, China

Zhong Di, Department of Acupuncture and Moxibustion, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Hangzhou 310005, Zhejiang Province, China

Co-first authors: Wei Xie and Zhong Di.

Author contributions: Xie W and Di Z wrote the main manuscript, and were informed of each step of manuscript processing including submission, revision, and revision reminder; Shao W and Wang AJ prepared the data collection; All authors prepared the tables and figures; Guan LH analyzed and interpreted the results; Di Z reviewed the results and approved the final version of the manuscript.

Conflict-of-interest statement: The authors have no conflicts of interest to declare.

Corresponding author: Wei Xie, MD, Department of Acupuncture, Quzhou Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, No. 117 Quhua Road, Quzhou 324000, Zhejiang Province, China. weixiegohuk@126.com

Received: July 25, 2025
Revised: September 16, 2025
Accepted: November 13, 2025
Published online: June 20, 2026
Processing time: 272 Days and 17.3 Hours

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Core Tip: This narrative review systematically summarizes the current status of basic research and clinical research of acupuncture in the management of post-stroke depression (PSD). It also discusses existing challenges, such as inconsistent research standards and insufficient high-quality evidence, and provides perspectives for future studies, aiming to offer a comprehensive reference for clinical practice and related research on acupuncture for PSD.