Acupressure to slow early Alzheimer's disease
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests whether acupressure—a non-invasive therapy using finger pressure on specific body points—can slow the progression of early Alzheimer's disease. It may help maintain memory and thinking skills for longer.
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Who can take part
- You have mild memory or thinking problems (mild cognitive impairment), not full dementia.
- A blood test shows abnormal levels of certain proteins linked to Alzheimer's (amyloid or tau).
- You do not have moderate or severe dementia.
- No severe skin damage, head/neck surgery, or other conditions that make acupressure unsafe.
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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