Acupuncture for thinking problems in post-COVID fatigue
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This study tests whether acupuncture can help improve thinking and memory problems in people with long-term fatigue after COVID-19 (often called ME/CFS). If you have had fatigue for at least 6 months after a COVID-19 infection and meet specific criteria, this trial may offer a non-drug treatment option.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 60 years old.
- Your fatigue started during or after a confirmed COVID-19 infection and has lasted at least 6 months.
- You have been diagnosed with ME/CFS (Chronic Fatigue Syndrome) by a doctor using standard U.S. criteria.
- You are a native Chinese speaker and right-handed.
- You are willing to join the study and sign a consent form.
- You do not have any serious health conditions (like heart, kidney, or liver disease, cancer, diabetes, autoimmune disorders, or past mental health conditions) and do not meet other exclusion criteria (such as obesity, metal implants, or recent acupuncture).
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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