The recovery phase of ischemic stroke
Conditions
Interventions
Acupuncture group:Acupncture with traditional Chinese herbal medicine, and massage (Tuina)
Sponsors
Shu Wang (The First Affiliated Hospital of Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
40 Years to 75 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. In accordance of the diagnosis in both Western and Traditional Chinese Medicine; 2. In the recovery phase of stroke: between 15 days and 6 months after the onset; 3. Blood supplying of the foci is from the inner carotid arteries system, and presenting the relative symptoms and signs; 4. Aged between 40 and 75 years old; 5. First onset; 6. Willing to take part in the trial and informed consents are obtained.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Patients with conscious disorder or language comprehension disorder and cannot express themselves; 2. Large area of cerebral infarction (> 2/3*volume); 3. Systolic pressure higher than 180 mmHg or diastolic pressure higher than 130 mmHg after drugs treatment; 4. Combined with heart failure, hepatic and renal dysfunction (ALT >1.5*normal value, Cr >upper normal limit) or primary hematological diseases; 5. Cerebral embolism caused by rheumatic heart disease, coronary heart disease with atrial fibrillation confirmed by examinations; 6. Pregnant or breast-feeding women; 7. Patients with psychotic diseases that cannot cooperate; 8. Patients that are taking part in other clinical trials or participated in other trials within the latest 3 months.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Rate of cardiocerebral vascular event; | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Motive function; | — |
Countries
China
Contacts
Public ContactShu Wang
Outcome results
None listed