Effects of Acupuncture on Cognitive Function in Healthy Adults

Not Applicable

• Conditions: Cognitive function; Mental Health - Studies of normal psychology, cognitive function and behaviour; Alternative and Complementary Medicine - Other alternative and complementary medicine

• Registration Number: ACTRN12612000719831
• Lead Sponsor: niversity of Western Sydney

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2012-07-05
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: ot yet recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 30

Inclusion Criteria

Healthy adults aged between 25 and 75 years of age
Non-smoker
Mini Mental State Exam (MMSE) score > 21

Exclusion Criteria

- Use of acupuncture within a month.
- Current use of cognitive therapies such as gingko biloba or other supplements
- History of severe diseases such as diabetes with complications, asthma, serious pulmonary disorders; history of insomnia, anxiety, epilepsy, psychiatric disorders.
- Any mental illness as reported by the potential participant
- History of drug or alcohol abuse
- Pregnancy

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
The primary outcome in this study is the effect of acupuncture on cognitive performance. <br>This will be measured by the Computerised Mental Performance Assessment System (COMPASS) which will be employ a range of computerised tasks to assess attention, short-term and working memory, executive and visospatial function[Primary endpoints will be the results from the COMPASS measured before any treatment and after all 6 acupuncture treatment only.]

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
The secondary outcome measure in this study will be evoked potentials assessed with non-invasively electroencephalogram (EEG). <br>Visual and auditory P300 waveforms will be assessed for changes in amplitude and latency. <br>Frequency power will also be assessed using the EEG.[Secondary endpoints will be the results from the EEG measured before any treatment and after all 6 acupuncture treatment only.]