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Xin-Yu Yue¹, Zhuo-Qi Feng¹, Xi-Yi Yu¹

¹School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Naval Medical University, Shanghai 200082, China.

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|March 30, 2019

Summary

Fire-needle acupuncture shows promise for treating upper limb spastic paralysis (ULSP) after stroke, offering faster results and fewer side effects. This study rigorously evaluates its effectiveness compared to other treatments.

Keywords:

Fire-needle acupuncture Randomized controlled trial Stroke Study protocol Upper limb spastic paralysis

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Area of Science:

Neurology
Rehabilitation Medicine
Traditional Chinese Medicine

Background:

Upper limb spastic paralysis (ULSP) is a common post-stroke complication.
Fire-needle acupuncture is a traditional therapy used for ULSP.
Existing clinical experience suggests fire-needle acupuncture offers rapid results with fewer side effects than conventional medicine.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate the efficacy of fire-needle acupuncture for treating ULSP post-stroke.
To provide high-quality data for clinical practice and future research.
To assess specific therapeutic claims of fire-needle acupuncture.

Main Methods:

A randomized controlled trial involving 120 ULSP patients.
Comparison of three groups: fire-needle acupuncture (FAG), filiform-needle acupuncture (FFAG), and rehabilitation treatment (RTG).
Primary outcome measures include the Simplified Fugl-Meyer Motor Function Scale and Modified Ashworth Scale over a 3-week period.

Main Results:

The study aims to test the utility of fire-needle acupuncture for ULSP.
Specific claims regarding spasm relief, improved daily living activities, and treatment frequency will be evaluated.
Results will be statistically analyzed by an independent statistician.

Conclusions:

This research will determine the effectiveness of fire-needle acupuncture in managing post-stroke ULSP.
The study will provide evidence for the benefits of fire-needle acupuncture, including reduced spasticity and improved motor function.
Findings will inform clinical guidelines and future therapeutic strategies for ULSP.