Publication Name	World Journal of Methodology
Manuscript ID	112371
Country	China

Category	Psychiatry
Manuscript Type	Minireviews
Article Title	Basic and clinical research on acupuncture for post-stroke depression: A narrative review
Manuscript Source	Unsolicited Manuscript
All Author List	Wei Xie, Zhong Di, Wei Shao, Ai-Jun Wang and Li-Hua Guan
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Corresponding Author	Wei Xie, MD, Acupuncture Department, Qu Zhou Hospital Of TCM, No. 117, Quhua Road, Quzhou City, QuZhou 324000, Zhejiang Province, China. weixiegohuk@126.com
Key Words	Post-stroke depression; Acupuncture; Mechanisms; Clinical applications
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.
Citation	Xie W, Di Z, Shao W, Wang AJ, Guan LH. Basic and clinical research on acupuncture for post-stroke depression: A narrative review. World J Methodol 2025; In press

Received	2025-07-25 00:47
Peer-Review Started	2025-07-25 00:47
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Return for Revision	2025-08-29 00:59
Revised	2025-09-16 09:19
Second Decision	2025-11-12 02:44
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Accepted by Executive Editor-in-Chief	2025-11-13 01:28
Articles in Press	2025-11-13 01:28
Publication Fee Transferred	2025-09-18 02:06
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