Acupuncture needles vs. sham: does it really help Alzheimer's?
NCT ID NCT05078944
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether adding acupuncture to standard care can slow down memory and thinking problems in people with mild Alzheimer's disease. Researchers compared real acupuncture to a fake (sham) procedure in 160 participants to see if the effects were real or just a placebo. The goal was to find out if acupuncture offers any extra benefit for managing Alzheimer's symptoms.
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Shanghai Institute of Acupuncture, Moxibustion and Meridian Organization
Shanghai, 200030, China