Effect of acupuncture with donepezil based on syndrome differentiation on cognitive function in patients with mild-to-moderate Alzheimer’s disease: a study protocol for a multicenter randomized controlled trial

Abstract Background There has been a rapid increase in the worldwide prevalence of Alzheimer’s disease (AD). Previous studies have shown that acupuncture can improve neurological and cognitive function; however, the utility of applying acupuncture in patients with AD remains unclear. This study prot...

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Main Authors: Qin-Hui Fu, Jian Pei, Hou-guang Zhou, Tao Wang, Yi-jun Zhan, Lin Tao, Jia Xu, Qian Zhou, Liao-yao Wang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-08-01
Series:Trials
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13063-022-06532-1