Health Condition 1: F01-F99- Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental disorders
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Electro-Acupuncture: The sterile needles will be inserted at Liv-3 and LI-4 bilaterally and electrical stimulation of 2 -10Hz with continuous frequency will be given through the Nerve a
Sponsors
International Institute Of Yoga And Naturopathy Medical Sciences
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Participants will include adults aged 30 to 60 years who have been diagnosed with ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke confirmed by imaging (CT or MRI), with stroke onset occurring within the past 3 to 12 months. Eligible individuals will have mild to moderate cognitive impairment, as assessed by the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA), and a stable medical condition without severe complications or comorbidities. Participants must be actively involved in a stroke rehabilitation program, demonstrate sufficient functional mobility to attend study visits and participate in therapy sessions, and must not have received acupuncture treatment within the past month.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Patients with severe cardiac, hepatic, renal, or respiratory diseases, as well as those with poorly controlled hypertension or diabetes. Individuals with severe strokes causing significant impairments, severe cognitive impairments, pre-existing dementia, or severe mental health disorders such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, or severe depression will also be excluded. Pregnant or lactating women, patients who have experienced another stroke within the last three months, or those currently undergoing conflicting therapies such as other forms of acupuncture, intensive physiotherapy, or cognitive rehabilitation are not eligible. Additionally, patients with pacemakers or other electronic implants, a known allergy to acupuncture needles or materials used in electroacupuncture, or those who have undergone major surgery in the past three months will be excluded.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| MoCA testTimepoint: Baseline assessment 1 month | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Visual Reaction Time and Auditory Reaction TimeTimepoint: Baseline assessment 1 month | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactDr Ishwariyaa S
International Institute Of Yoga And Naturopathy Medical Sciences
Outcome results
None listed