Abstract | BACKGROUND: METHODS/DESIGN: DISCUSSION: We expect to verify the hypothesis that acupuncture in addition to donepezil is better than donepezil in improving the cognitive function of patients with Alzheimer's disease. This trial has a limitation that participant blinding is impossible. TRIAL REGISTRATION: Clinical Trials.gov: ID: NCT02305836 . Registered on 13 November 2014.
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Authors | Weina Peng, Jing Zhou, Min Xu, Qing Feng, Lulu Bin, Zhishun Liu |
Journal | Trials
(Trials)
Vol. 18
Issue 1
Pg. 301
(07 03 2017)
ISSN: 1745-6215 [Electronic] England |
PMID | 28673322
(Publication Type: Journal Article, Randomized Controlled Trial)
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Chemical References |
- Indans
- Nootropic Agents
- Piperidines
- Donepezil
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Topics |
- Activities of Daily Living
- Aged
- Aged, 80 and over
- Alzheimer Disease
(diagnosis, psychology, therapy)
- China
- Clinical Protocols
- Cognition
(drug effects)
- Combined Modality Therapy
- Donepezil
- Electroacupuncture
(adverse effects)
- Female
- Humans
- Indans
(adverse effects, therapeutic use)
- Male
- Mental Status and Dementia Tests
- Middle Aged
- Neuropsychological Tests
- Nootropic Agents
(adverse effects, therapeutic use)
- Piperidines
(adverse effects, therapeutic use)
- Prospective Studies
- Research Design
- Surveys and Questionnaires
- Time Factors
- Treatment Outcome
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