Publication Name	World Journal of Psychiatry
Manuscript ID	123973
DOI	10.5498/wjp.123973
Country	Taiwan

Category	Integrative & Complementary Medicine
Manuscript Type	Clinical Trials Study
Article Title	Long-term effects of combined laser acupuncture on depressive symptoms, disease activity and C-reactive protein in rheumatoid arthritis patients
Manuscript Source	Unsolicited Manuscript
All Author List	Wei-Chiao Chang, Wen-Wei Lin, Ying-To Hsu, Hanoch Livneh, Ming-Chi Lu, Wei-Jen Chen and Tzung-Yi Tsai
Funding Agency and Grant Number	Funding Agency Grant Number National Science and Technology Council No. NSTC-113-2314-B-303-008
Corresponding Author	Tzung-Yi Tsai, Assistant Professor, PhD, Researcher, Department of Medical Research, Dalin Tzu Chi Hospital, Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation, No. 2 Minsheng Road, Chiayi 62247, Taiwan. dm732024@tzuchi.com.tw
Key Words	C-reactive protein; Depressive symptoms; Disease activity; Generalized estimating equations; Laser acupuncture treatment; Rheumatoid arthritis
Core Tip	This quasi-experimental study outlines the multi-dimensional benefits of the laser acupuncture treatment program for individuals with rheumatoid arthritis, including depressive symptoms, disease activity and inflammatory markers. Notably, monitoring participant follow-up used herein can robustly aid in interpretation of a trial’s results.
Citation	Chang WC, Lin WW, Hsu YT, Livneh H, Lu MC, Chen WJ, Tsai TY. Long-term effects of combined laser acupuncture on depressive symptoms, disease activity and C-reactive protein in rheumatoid arthritis patients. World J Psychiatry 2026; In press DOI: https://doi.org/10.5498/wjp.123973
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Received	2026-06-03 02:08
Peer-Review Started	2026-06-03 02:09
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Return for Revision	2026-07-14 05:58
Revised	2026-07-24 16:39
Publication Fee Transferred	2026-08-04 02:52
Second Decision by Editor	2026-08-28 02:55
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Final Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-08-28 09:26
Articles in Press	2026-08-28 09:26
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