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Table 6

Evidence for depression

ComparatorQualityPopulation sizeComplementary medicineSafetyCost-effectiveness
Active interventionModerateMediumMeditation*Some evidence of safety§ No data
Usual careModerateMediumMBSR (mindfulness-based stress reduction)*Some evidence of safety§ No data
ModerateMediumTai chi†‡No data No data

*Also some evidence of effectiveness for both in musculoskeletal (MSK) populations.

†Older adults only.

‡May be less effective in comorbid populations (including some MSK conditions).

§Nine trials found no adverse events.

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