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Lifang Chen, Jianqiao Fang1, Ruijie Ma

  • 1Department of Acupuncture, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, No, 219 Moganshan Road, XiHu District, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province 310005, China. fangjianqiao7532@163.com.

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This study investigates if acupuncture effectively treats acute ischemic stroke. Researchers will compare patients receiving acupuncture with a control group to assess improvements in motor, cognitive, and swallowing functions.

Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Integrative Medicine
  • Clinical Trials

Background:

  • Acupuncture is a traditional Chinese treatment for stroke with a long history.
  • Previous research has not conclusively demonstrated acupuncture's efficacy for stroke treatment.
  • A multicenter, randomized, controlled trial is needed to evaluate acupuncture for acute ischemic stroke.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the efficacy and safety of acupuncture for acute ischemic stroke.
  • To determine if acupuncture improves neurological deficits, motor function, cognitive function, and swallowing ability.
  • To provide evidence-based data on acupuncture as a stroke treatment.

Main Methods:

  • A prospective, multicenter, randomized, controlled, outcome assessor-blind trial.

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  • 250 patients with acute ischemic stroke randomized into acupuncture and control groups.
  • Acupuncture group received scalp acupuncture and electroacupuncture over three weeks; control group received no acupuncture.
  • Primary outcome: change in National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) score.
  • Secondary outcomes: Fugl-Meyer assessment, mini-mental state examination, Montreal cognitive assessment, video-fluoroscopic swallowing study, and adverse events.

    • Main Results:

    • Primary outcome measure is the change in NIHSS score at 1, 3, and 4 weeks.
    • Secondary outcome measures include motor, cognitive, and swallowing function assessments.
    • Safety will be assessed by monitoring the incidence of adverse events.

    Conclusions:

    • This trial aims to clarify the effectiveness of acupuncture for acute ischemic stroke.
    • The study will determine if acupuncture can enhance motor, cognitive, and swallowing functions in stroke patients.
    • Results will inform clinical practice regarding acupuncture use in stroke management.