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This randomized controlled trial will determine optimal electroacupuncture (EA) parameters for post-stroke hand dysfunction. The study aims to standardize EA treatment for improved patient outcomes in stroke rehabilitation.

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Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Rehabilitation Medicine
  • Traditional Chinese Medicine

Background:

  • Post-stroke hand dysfunction significantly impacts patient motor abilities and daily life.
  • Electroacupuncture (EA) is a common rehabilitation method, but lacks standardized parameters.
  • Inconsistent outcomes limit the broader adoption of EA for stroke recovery.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine optimal electroacupuncture parameters for treating post-stroke hand dysfunction.
  • To establish evidence-based standards for EA in stroke rehabilitation.
  • To improve the consistency and effectiveness of EA treatments.

Main Methods:

  • A single-center, 10-arm randomized controlled trial involving 110 patients.
  • Patients will be assigned to nine EA groups or one sham acupuncture group.
  • An orthogonal experimental design will evaluate acupoint selection, stimulation frequency, needle thickness, and treatment duration over 12 sessions.
  • Primary outcome: effective response rate based on Chinese Stroke Scale (CSS) score reduction at 2 weeks.

Main Results:

  • This is a study protocol; results are not yet available.
  • Data collection and analysis will occur after participant recruitment and follow-up.
  • Safety and adverse events will be monitored throughout the study.

Conclusions:

  • This trial addresses the need for standardized EA parameters in post-stroke hand dysfunction.
  • The orthogonal design systematically evaluates key treatment factors.
  • Findings will provide a methodological framework to enhance EA's clinical effectiveness and reproducibility in stroke rehabilitation.