Exploring the mechanism of acupuncture improving cognitive functions for post-COVID-19 myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome: study protocol of a randomized controlled trial with multimodal MRI - Scorecard - MDSpire

Exploring the mechanism of acupuncture improving cognitive functions for post-COVID-19 myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome: study protocol of a randomized controlled trial with multimodal MRI

  • By

  • Luo, Tingting

  • Luo, Yang

  • Huang, Liang

  • Jin, Hongjiao

  • An, Yi

  • Huang, Jingwei

  • Luo, Kun

  • Guo, Yan

  • Wang, Dan

  • Liu, Dafeng

  • Wu, Xi

  • May 15, 2026

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Clinical Scorecard: Investigating the Mechanisms by Which Acupuncture Enhances Cognitive Abilities in Post-COVID-19 Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: A Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial Utilizing Multimodal MRI

At a Glance

CategoryDetail
Condition
Key MechanismsAcupuncture may enhance cognitive function through modulation of metabolism and resting-state functional connectivity in the hippocampus, specifically targeting memory and attention.
Target Population
Care Setting

Key Highlights

  • Include specific cognitive tests such as Digit Span Test and Trail Making Test.

Guideline-Based Recommendations

Diagnosis

    Management

    • Consider additional therapies alongside acupuncture for comprehensive management.

    Monitoring & Follow-up

      Risks

        Patient & Prescribing Data

        Detail inclusion and exclusion criteria for patient selection.

        Clinical Best Practices

        • Include follow-up care recommendations for participants after the trial.

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          Original Source(s)

          Exploring the mechanism of acupuncture improving cognitive functions for post-COVID-19 myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome: study protocol of a randomized controlled trial with multimodal MRI

          • by Luo, Tingting , Luo, Yang , Huang, Liang , Jin, Hongjiao , An, Yi , Huang, Jingwei , Luo, Kun , Guo, Yan , Wang, Dan , Liu, Dafeng , Wu, Xi

          • May 15, 2026

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