Can Robotic Moxibustion Recover the Depressive Mood?
Chinese Academy of Sciences
A robot-assisted form of heat-sensitive moxibustion may offer a new, non-drug way to support people recovering from methamphetamine dependence while experiencing depressive symptoms. In a randomized controlled trial, patients who received the heat-sensitive moxibustion robot therapy alongside routine rehabilitation showed broader improvement than those receiving standard care alone. The gains extended beyond mood, reaching drug craving, anxiety, and sleep quality, with several benefits still evi