Electroacupuncture Promising for Cognitive Improvement in AD
A recent trial found that electroacupuncture improved cognitive function in patients with Alzheimer's disease compared to sham treatment. The study involved 66 adults in China and showed sustained benefits for up to 28 weeks post-treatment. Researchers emphasized the need for larger trials to confirm these findings and understand the underlying mechanisms.
- ▪Electroacupuncture treatment for 24 weeks improved cognitive function in Alzheimer's patients compared to sham treatment.
- ▪The study included 66 adults and showed significant improvements in cognitive scores as early as week 8.
- ▪No adverse events were reported during the study, suggesting electroacupuncture may be a safe nonpharmacologic intervention.
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TOPLINE:Treatment with electroacupuncture for 24 weeks improved cognitive function compared to sham electroacupuncture in patients with Alzheimer’s disease (AD), with long-term sustained benefits after treatment completion, a new trial showed.METHODOLOGY:Researchers conducted a single-center, parallel-group, patient- and outcome assessor-blinded randomized clinical trial including 66 adults with AD in China from 2021 to 2024.Patients were randomly assigned to receive either electroacupuncture (n = 33; mean age, 71 years; 45.5% women) or sham electroacupuncture (n = 33; mean age, 73 years; 58% women).All patients underwent intervention or sham procedure for 20 minutes per session, thrice weekly on nonconsecutive days for 24 weeks, followed by a 4-week follow-up period.
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