Publication Name	World Journal of Psychiatry
Manuscript ID	108288
Country	China

Category	Psychiatry
Manuscript Type	Retrospective Cohort Study
Article Title	Efficacy of electroacupuncture for cervical spondylosis-related pain in patients with generalized anxiety disorder
Manuscript Source	Unsolicited Manuscript
All Author List	Zhe Li, Yu Gao, Dong Yan and Yi-Hui Feng
Funding Agency and Grant Number
Corresponding Author	Yi-Hui Feng, MD, Department of Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Rehabilitation University, No. 369 Dengyun Road, Qingdao High-tech Zone, Qingdao 266042, Shandong Province, China. walgzzh@126.com
Key Words	Electroacupuncture; Cervical spondylosis; Generalized anxiety disorder; Neuroinflammation; Pain management
Core Tip	This study highlights the effectiveness of electroacupuncture (EA) in reducing cervical spondylosis-related pain and alleviating anxiety symptoms in patients with comorbid generalized anxiety disorders. Over an 8-week treatment period, EA significantly reduced pain, anxiety, and neuroinflammatory markers, such as interleukin-6 and tumor necrosis factor-alpha. These findings suggest that EA may be a promising integrative approach for managing both pain and anxiety by modulating neuroinflammatory pathways, offering valuable clinical benefits for patients with this complex condition.
Citation	Li Z, Gao Y, Yan D, Feng YH. Efficacy of electroacupuncture for cervical spondylosis-related pain in patients with generalized anxiety disorder. World J Psychiatry 2025; In press

Received	2025-06-05 09:21
Peer-Review Started	2025-06-05 09:21
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Return for Revision	2025-06-27 01:34
Revised	2025-07-04 17:55
Second Decision	2025-08-25 03:47
Accepted by Journal Editor-in-Chief
Accepted by Executive Editor-in-Chief	2025-08-26 00:42
Articles in Press	2025-08-26 00:42
Publication Fee Transferred	2025-07-18 04:45
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