Acupuncture for Anxiety in Parkinson's Disease

Acupuncture as a Symptomatic Treatment for Anxiety in Parkinson's Disease

This is a single-center, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial to see if acupuncture can safely and effectively manage anxiety in Parkinson's Disease. Eligible subjects will receive either real or sham acupuncture THREE times weekly for a total of SIX weeks.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Patients diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease by authorized Neurologist.
• Patients 40-75 years of age
• Patients who have significant anxiety symptom
• Patients must be on a stable medication regimen for the treatment of PD

Exclusion Criteria:

• Patients who have had previous acupuncture within the past SIX months
• Patients with dementia, depression, or sleep disorder
• Patients who are currently taking medications known to affect anxiety