Laser Acupuncture for Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia (NCT07204145) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Laser Acupuncture for Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia
Taiwan60 participantsStarted 2025-10-01
Plain-language summary
This study uses a laser acupuncture pen to stimulate specific acupoints, aiming to evaluate its effectiveness in improving behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD).
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Diagnosis of Dementia: Participants must have a clinical diagnosis of dementia, of any type or severity
* Consent: Written informed consent provided by the participant's family or legal representative.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Refusal to sign the informed consent form.
* Unable to cooperate with the intervention procedure despite repeated attempts.
* History of epilepsy.
* End-stage liver disease.
* End-stage renal disease requiring hemodialysis.
* Presence of brain tumor or history of major brain surgery.
* Acute cardiovascular or cerebrovascular events within the past 3 months (e.g., unstable angina, myocardial infarction, stroke).
* Use of a cardiac pacemaker.
* Currently receiving acupuncture or traditional Chinese medicine treatment.
* Presence of acute illness.
* Abnormal blood pressure or fever.
* Presence of malignant tumor.
* Pregnancy.
* Presence of unusual physical abnormalities or sensory nerve disorders.
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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Neuropsychiatric Inventory (NPI) total score
Timeframe: Baseline (before intervention), 1 week after first intervention, 1 month after first intervention, 2 months after first intervention, 3 months after first intervention, and 4 months after first intervention (also 1 month after the end of intervention)
Trial details
NCT IDNCT07204145
SponsorChina Medical University Hospital
Sponsor typeOTHER
Study typeINTERVENTIONAL
Primary completion2026-01-30
Contact for this trial
Professor of Acupuncture, China Medical University, MD, PhD