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[Interactive scalp acupuncture for cognitive dysfunction after stroke: a randomized controlled trial].

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Interactive scalp acupuncture significantly improves cognitive function in stroke survivors. This method is more effective than scalp acupuncture alone or combined with cognitive training for post-stroke cognitive dysfunction.

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Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Integrative Medicine
  • Rehabilitation

Background:

  • Cognitive dysfunction is a common and debilitating consequence of stroke.
  • Traditional treatments often have limited efficacy, necessitating exploration of novel therapeutic approaches.
  • Scalp acupuncture is a specialized form of acupuncture targeting the scalp for neurological conditions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate and compare the effectiveness of three distinct interventions for post-stroke cognitive dysfunction.
  • To determine if interactive scalp acupuncture, scalp acupuncture alone, or scalp acupuncture combined with cognitive training yields superior cognitive improvements.
  • To assess the impact of these treatments on various cognitive domains as measured by the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) scale.

Main Methods:

  • A randomized controlled trial involving 660 patients with post-stroke cognitive dysfunction.
  • Participants were assigned to either interactive scalp acupuncture, scalp acupuncture alone, or scalp acupuncture plus cognitive training.
  • All groups received standard care; interventions were administered daily for 8 weeks, with cognitive function assessed using the MoCA scale at baseline, 4 weeks, and 8 weeks.

Main Results:

  • All three treatment groups showed significant improvements in total MoCA scores after 4 and 8 weeks compared to baseline (P<0.01).
  • The interactive scalp acupuncture group demonstrated significantly higher MoCA scores than both the scalp acupuncture alone and the combined scalp acupuncture plus cognitive training groups at 8 weeks (P<0.05, P<0.01).
  • Improvements were noted across most MoCA sub-items in the interactive scalp acupuncture group compared to the other two groups (P<0.01), with the combined group showing benefits over scalp acupuncture alone in most domains (P<0.01).

Conclusions:

  • Interactive scalp acupuncture is a highly effective treatment for improving cognitive function in patients following a stroke.
  • The efficacy of interactive scalp acupuncture surpasses that of scalp acupuncture administered alone or in conjunction with cognitive training.
  • This study supports the integration of interactive scalp acupuncture as a superior therapeutic option for managing cognitive deficits after stroke.