NCT06874803
Acupuncture and Moxibustion for Motor Symptoms in Early Parkinson's Disease
Recruiting · Not Applicable · Jiani Wu · registry updated 2025-07-20
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This study evaluates the clinical effect and safety of acupuncture combined with moxibustion in improving motor symptoms of early-stage Parkinson's Disease (PD) patients, by assessing the changes in UPDRS scores. It also explores objective factors affecting the acupuncture effect and investigates the functional MRI mechanisms of acupuncture in PD treatment.
Inclusion
- Participants must meet all of the following criteria:
- \. Diagnosed with Parkinson's disease (PD) according to the 2016 Chinese 2. Diagnostic Criteria for Parkinson's Disease.
- \. Hoehn-Yahr stage \<3 (mild to moderate PD). 4. Age between 30 and 80 years (inclusive). 5. Signed informed consent indicating voluntary participation.
Exclusion
- Participants meeting any of the following criteria will be excluded:
- Diagnosed with Parkinson-plus syndromes or other secondary parkinsonism.
- Prior history of deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery.
- Severe cerebrovascular disease, brain trauma, or history of craniotomy.
- Severe dementia or psychiatric disorders that prevent cooperation with study procedures.
- Severe coagulation disorders.