Can a laser pen calm dementia symptoms? new trial aims to find out

NCT ID NCT07204145

Not yet recruiting Symptom relief Sponsor: China Medical University Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether laser acupuncture—using a pen-like device that shines light on specific points on the body—can improve behavioral and psychological symptoms in people with dementia. Sixty participants will receive either real or sham laser treatment three times a week for 12 weeks. The main goal is to see if symptoms like agitation, mood changes, and sleep problems get better.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Laser acupuncture (808 nm laser pen)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a non-drug option to reduce agitation, mood problems, and other behavioral symptoms in people with dementia.
What could go wrong: This is a small early-stage trial with only 60 participants. The sham device looks and sounds identical, so any benefit may be due to placebo. Results may not apply to all dementia types.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Behavior dementia

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

BEHAVIORAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL SYMPTOMS OF DEMENTIA (BPSD) DEMENTIA

Contacts and locations

Locations

China Medical University Hospital

Taichung, Taichung City, 40402, Taiwan
Taoyuan Veteran's Home

Taoyuan City, Bade District, 33463, Taiwan

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