Electroacupuncture for agitation in Alzheimer's disease
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This trial tests whether electroacupuncture (a type of acupuncture that uses mild electrical pulses) can help calm agitation in people with Alzheimer's disease. If you or your loved one has Alzheimer's and often feels restless or upset, this study may offer a new option.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You have a diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease.
- You experience agitation (feeling restless, upset, or aggressive) linked to your memory loss.
- Your agitation is at least moderate, as measured by a standard questionnaire.
- You have been on a stable Alzheimer's medication (like donepezil) for at least 1 month.
- If you take medication for agitation, your dose has not changed in the past month.
- You do not have any reason that would make acupuncture unsafe (like bleeding problems or metal allergy).
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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