Electro-acupuncture for subjective cognitive decline
This study tests whether electro-acupuncture can improve thinking and memory in people with subjective cognitive decline (when you notice memory issues but standard tests are still normal). It involves receiving acupuncture and brain scans over a period of time.
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Who can take part
- You must be between 55 and 79 years old.
- You must have at least 8 years of formal education.
- You must be right-handed.
- You must have been diagnosed with subjective cognitive decline.
- You cannot have taken antidepressants in the past two weeks.
- You cannot be in another clinical trial.
- You cannot have certain health conditions (like severe depression, epilepsy, or stroke affecting the left brain).
- You cannot have infections near acupuncture points or be afraid of needles.
- You cannot have MRI or rTMS contraindications, like claustrophobia or metal implants.
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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