Acupuncture before surgery may keep elderly minds clear
Symptom relief
Completed
This study tested whether giving electroacupuncture 30 minutes before major surgery could lower the chance of postoperative delirium (sudden confusion) in patients aged 65 to 90. Over 1,100 participants were randomly assigned to receive real or sham acupuncture. The goal was to s…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Tianjin Nankai Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC