Acupuncture for Post-covid Fatigue

The aim of the study is to access the efficacy and safety of acupuncture for post-covid fatigue.

Inclusion Criteria:Patients aged between 18 and 75.Confirmed COVID-19 infection in the past four weeks to six months, and a negative RT PCR and/or Antigen-Based Rapid Test at present.A main complaint of fatigue emerged newly following COVID-19 infection.A score of ≥15 on Chalder Fatigue Scale (CFS, score range 0-33).Participating the trial voluteerly and providing written informed consent.Exclusion Criteria:Severe anxiety and depression: a score of ≥25 on 17-item Hamilton Rating Scale for Depression (HAMD-17) and/or a score scores >29 on 14-item Hamilton Rating Scale for Anxiety (HAMA-14).Significant cognitive dysfunction or suicidal tendency.Usage of anti-anxiety and/or anti-depression treatments over the last three months.Previously diagnosed hypothyroidism or chronic fatigue syndrome.A complication of serious and poorly controlled underlying diseases.Having symptoms indicating emergency or severe conditions.Concurrent use of other anti-fatigue agents or treatments at present.Impaired walking ability.Pregnant and/or lactating or planning to get pregnant in the next 4 months.