stroke
Conditions
Interventions
experimental group:meridian syndrome differentiation acupuncture
Sponsors
Intergrated Traditional Chinese Medicine and Western Hospital of Hubei Province
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
40 Years to 80 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Inclusion criteria included the primary diagnosis of stroke with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) or computerized tomography (CT) scans, between 2 week and 4 weeks post-stroke at the time of participation, an age between 40 and 80 years, the ability to follow instructions and engage in study procedures, and ability to give informed consent.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Exclusion criteria included the presence of serious diseases of the liver, kidney, hematological system or endocrine system, psychiatric disorders, severe cognitive impairment defined as < 20 on Mini Mental State Examination, orthopedic impairment, limiting mobility substantially or causing pain in the affected arm, and visual disorders limiting the ability to comply with treatment regimen.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| motor function test of Fugl-Meyer assessment;Wolf Motor Function Test;National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale; | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Mimi-Mental State Examination;Hamilton Depression Scale;Modified Barthel Index;36-item Short Form Health Survey Questionnaire; | — |
Countries
China
Contacts
Public ContactWenguang Xia
Outcome results
None listed