Acupuncture for brain fog in long COVID fatigue
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This study tests whether acupuncture can help improve memory, focus, and other thinking problems in people with long COVID and chronic fatigue syndrome. It may offer a drug-free way to manage these symptoms.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 60 years old
- You tested positive for COVID-19 and have had fatigue for at least 6 months
- You have been diagnosed with chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) by a doctor
- You speak Chinese as your first language
- You are right-handed
- You have not had acupuncture in the last 3 months
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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