Acupuncture for patients with mild cognitive impairment: a randomized, patient-assessor-blinded, sham-controlled pilot study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) is the transitional stage between normal aging and early dementia. Although acupuncture is a promising non-pharmacological treatment, higher-quality evidence is needed to confirm its effectiveness.

Methods

A randomized, patient- and assessor-blinded, sham-controlled, pilot clinical trial was conducted to evaluate the feasibility of acupuncture for treating MCI. In total, 30 participants were randomized into acupuncture and sham acupuncture groups. The participants underwent 24 treatment sessions over 12 weeks. The primary outcome was a change in the Alzheimer's Disease Assessment Scale-Cognitive Subscale (ADAS-cog) score over 12 weeks, whereas the secondary outcomes included the Seoul Neuropsychological Screening Battery (SNSB-II) s

SUBMITTER: Choi Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12275449 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature