Acupuncture combined with medication for memory loss

This trial is testing whether acupuncture, when combined with donepezil (a common Alzheimer's medication), works better than donepezil alone to help improve memory, thinking skills, and quality of life in people with mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease. Half of the 180 participants will receive acupuncture sessions along with this medication, while the other half will take only the medication. Researchers will measure changes in cognitive function and daily living ability over 12 weeks of treatment, then follow participants for several more months.

While donepezil is a standard treatment for Alzheimer's disease, memory loss and cognitive decline often continue to worsen. This trial explores whether combining acupuncture—a traditional treatment that may affect brain function—with the medication could offer better results than the medication alone.