Acupuncture needles aim to clear COVID brain fog in new trial

NCT ID NCT07357688

Not yet recruiting Symptom relief Sponsor: Xi Wu Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether acupuncture can improve thinking and memory problems (brain fog) in people with chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) that started after COVID-19. About 99 adults will be randomly assigned to real acupuncture, fake acupuncture, or a waiting list for 8 weeks. Researchers will use brain scans to see if acupuncture changes brain activity and chemical levels linked to memory.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

long COVID-19 myalgic encephalomeyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome

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Contacts and locations

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Locations

  • Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine

    Chengdu, Sichuan, 611130, China

  • Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine

    Chengdu, Sichuan, 611130, China

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