Effect of acupuncture treatment on Vascular Cognitive Impairment, No Dementia
| ISRCTN | ISRCTN82980206 |
|---|---|
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.1186/ISRCTN82980206 |
| Protocol serial number | z131107002213034 |
| Sponsor | Beijing Municipal Science & Technology Commission (China) |
| Funder | Beijing Municipal Science & Technology Commission (China) |
- Submission date
- 13/11/2013
- Registration date
- 17/01/2014
- Last edited
- 06/03/2019
- Recruitment status
- No longer recruiting
- Overall study status
- Completed
- Condition category
- Mental and Behavioural Disorders
Plain English summary of protocol
Background and study aims
Cerebrovascular disease (conditions that are a result of problems with the blood vessels in the brain) and ischemic brain injury caused by heart disease are common causes of dementia and decline in cognitive (mental) function in the elderly. Reduced mental function without dementia (vascular cognitive impairment, no dementia [VCIND]) comprises a range of cognitive disorders related to cerebral vessel disease. A study on the progression of cognitive and functional impairment showed that 2% of VCIND patients died and 46% developed dementia. Unlike many other cognitive disorders, VCIND could be prevented or the course of cognitive decline could be improved. However, apart from controlling vascular risk factors, the effects of drug treatment on patients with VCIND are uncertain. Acupuncture is widely used for patients with neuropsychiatric disorders but there is a lack of information about its effectiveness. The aim of this study is to assess the effectiveness of acupuncture in the treatment of VCIND patients.
Who can participate?
Male and female patients aged 50-85 diagnosed with VCIND.
What does the study involve?
Participants will be randomly allocated to receive either acupuncture or a drug. The acupuncture group will receive two acupuncture sessions per week for 3 months. The drug group will be treated with oral citicoline three times per day for 3 months.
What are the possible benefits and risks of participating?
The results of this study may contribute to the future improvement of patient care. Participants may benefit from improved functional status and quality of life. The risks of taking part are minimal. Citicoline has been recommended in some European countries with a reliable safety profile. Acupuncture is a relatively safe treatment when given by properly trained clinicians. Occasionally acupuncture could make people feel nauseous or faint during or after treatment. Participants are warned of potential side effects before consenting to have the drug or acupuncture.
Where is the study run from?
This study will be carried out at four different centers in China: Beijing Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine affiliated to Capital Medical University, Beijing Chinese Medicine Hospital in Huairou District, the Beijing Fengtai Hospital of Integrative Medicine, and Dongzhimen Hospital Affiliated to Beijing University of Chinese Medicine.
When is the study starting and how long is it expected to run for?
The study started in July 2013 will be recruiting patients until December 2015. The study is expected to complete in October 2016.
Who is funding the study?
Beijing Municipal Science & Technology Commission (China).
Who is the main contact?
Dr Liu Cun-Zhi
lcz623780@126.com
Contact information
Scientific
Beijing Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine affiliated to Capital Medical University
23 Meishuguanhou Street
Dongcheng District
Beijing
100010
China
| lcz623780@126.com |
Study information
| Primary study design | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Study design | Multi-center randomized controlled trial |
| Secondary study design | Randomised controlled trial |
| Study type | Participant information sheet |
| Scientific title | Effect of acupuncture treatment on Vascular Cognitive Impairment, No Dementia: a multi-center, randomized, controlled trial |
| Study acronym | VCIND |
| Study objectives | To investigate the effect of acupuncture on vascular cognitive impairment no dementia (VCIND). |
| Ethics approval(s) | Ethics Committee of the Beijing Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine affiliated to Capital Medical University, 22/03/2013, ref: 201317 |
| Health condition(s) or problem(s) studied | Vascular cognitive impairment not dementia（VCIND） |
| Intervention | All participants will be randomized to two different groups: 1. Acupuncture group: this group of patients will receive two acupuncture sessions per week for 3 months. 2. Drug group: this group of patients will receive oral citicoline 0.1g per time, 3 times per day for 3 months. |
| Intervention type | Mixed |
| Primary outcome measure(s) |
The cognitive section of the Alzheimer Disease Assessment Scale (ADAS-Cog) will be assessed at baseline, the end of treatment and 3 months after the end of treatment. |
| Key secondary outcome measure(s) |
1. Clock drawing test (CDT) will be assessed at baseline, the end of treatment and 3 months after the end of treatment. |
| Completion date | 30/10/2016 |
Eligibility
| Participant type(s) | Patient |
|---|---|
| Age group | Senior |
| Sex | All |
| Target sample size at registration | 216 |
| Key inclusion criteria | 1. Aged 55-85 years, either sex 2. Hachinski score ≥7 3. Evidence of vascular lesions on neuroradiology 4. Fluency in language sufficient to reliably complete all study assessments 5. Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) score >dementia threshold corrected based on educational year (>17 scores, >20 scores and >24 scores for 0, ≤6, and>6 educational years, respectively) 6. Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) <26 scores for >12 educational years (or <25 scores for≤12 educational years) 7. Written and informed consent |
| Key exclusion criteria | 1. History of mental diseases (e.g., schizophrenia, serious anxiety and depression) 2. Patients with Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, frontotemporal dementia or Huntington's disease 3. Patients with epilepsy and/or ever having antiepileptic drugs 4. Presence of serious heart diseases, kidney diseases or liver diseases |
| Date of first enrolment | 01/07/2013 |
| Date of final enrolment | 01/12/2015 |
Locations
Countries of recruitment
- China
Study participating centre
100010
China
Results and Publications
| Individual participant data (IPD) Intention to share | Yes |
|---|---|
| IPD sharing plan summary | Available on request |
| IPD sharing plan | The datasets generated during and/or analysed during the current study are/will be available upon request from Cun-Zhi Liu (lcz623780@126.com). The data will become available from the publication of the article to a year later. All subjects' data will be shared including with all participants, as electronic documents, and by e-mail. |
Study outputs
| Output type | Details | Date created | Date added | Peer reviewed? | Patient-facing? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Results article | results | 01/04/2019 | 18/02/2019 | Yes | No |
| Protocol article | protocol | 13/11/2014 | Yes | No | |
| Participant information sheet | Participant information sheet | 11/11/2025 | 11/11/2025 | No | Yes |
Editorial Notes
06/03/2019: IPD sharing statement added.
18/02/2019: Publication reference added.
