176
Participants
Start Date
June 1, 2024
Primary Completion Date
November 30, 2026
Study Completion Date
November 30, 2026
Acupuncture
The main acupoints are DU 24, EX-HN 3, DU 20, EX-HN 1, GB 12, HT 7, KI 6, GB39, and then selecting other acupoints according to TCM syndrome. There will be 12 weeks of 3-session treatment for each participant in total.
Sham Acupuncture
The Streitberger placebo needle will be used to simulate an acupuncture procedure without penetrating the skin. The main acupoints are DU 24, EX-HN 3, DU 20, EX-HN 1, GB 12, HT 7, KI 6, GB39, and then selecting other acupoints according to TCM syndrome. There will be 12 weeks of 3-session treatment for each participant in total.
Donepezil
Donepezil 5 mg will be given once daily before bed-time for 12 weeks.
RECRUITING
Longhua Hospital, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai
Shanghai Minimally Invasive Surgery Center
OTHER
ZhanYJ
OTHER