Can a laser pen calm dementia symptoms? new trial aims to find out
NCT ID NCT07204145
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Jun 19, 2026 · Updated 39 times
Summary
This study tests whether laser acupuncture—using a pen-like device on specific points on the head and legs—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. Researchers will measure changes in mood, agitation, and daily function.
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Taichung, Taichung City, 40402, Taiwan
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Taoyuan Veteran's Home
Taoyuan City, Bade District, 33463, Taiwan
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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 way to reduce troubling symptoms like agitation or mood changes in people with dementia.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with only 60 people. The sham device may also produce some effect, and results may not apply to all dementia types.
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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