Acupuncture needles take on Alzheimer's: new study tests brain boost
NCT ID NCT03810794
First seen Jan 11, 2026 · Last updated May 08, 2026 · Updated 18 times
Summary
This study looks at whether adding acupuncture to standard medication can improve memory, daily living skills, and quality of life for people with mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease. About 180 adults aged 50-85 will be split into two groups: one gets acupuncture plus donepezil, the other gets donepezil alone. The main goal is to see if the acupuncture group shows better thinking scores after 12 weeks of treatment.
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Huashan Hospital Fudan University
RECRUITINGShanghai, Shanghai Municipality, 200040, China
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LongHua Hospital Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine
RECRUITINGShanghai, Shanghai Municipality, 200032, China
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Shanghai Mental Center, Shanghai Jiaotong University of Medicial School
RECRUITINGShanghai, Shanghai Municipality, 200032, China
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