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Different acupuncture methods to relieve hand spasm after stroke: a study for a randomized controlled trial

Different acupuncture methods to relieve hand spasm after stroke: a study for a randomized controlled trial

Status
Recruiting
Phases
Early Phase 1
Study type
Interventional
Source
ChiCTR
Registry ID
ChiCTR2100043965
Enrollment
Unknown
Registered
2021-03-06
Start date
2021-03-01
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2021-07-12

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Hand spasm after stroke

Interventions

Sponsors

Zhejiang Hospital
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
50 Years to 75 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: (1) The first stroke occurred in 2 weeks to 3 months; (2) Right handedness; (3) Normal cognitive function (Mini Mental State Examination [MMSE]>24); (4) Professional therapists assessed that upper limb spasm on the affected side needed intervention Brunnstrom Stage III-IV and modified Ashworth grade 3-4; (5) Aged 50-75 years; (6) Limb dysfunction was the main cause of onset, language dysfunction was mild, and motor function was normal before onset; (7) No hand function related diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis and hand trauma; (8) No serious terminal or uncontrolled medical condition.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: (1) Non cerebral infarction, such as brain tumor, cerebral hemorrhage, etc; (2) Recurrent stroke; (3) Bilateral or limb spasm; (4) MRI / CT contraindications; (5) Severe aphasia, neglect or sensory disturbance; (6) Subjects who are receiving drug treatment for dyskinesia (such as botulinum toxin); (7) Subjects have orthopedic or other neurological diseases that affect upper limb function; (8) Subjects have serious primary diseases such as heart, liver, kidney, hematopoietic system and endocrine system, and have a history of neurological or psychiatric diseases.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Movement scale;

Countries

China

Contacts

Public ContactYuanyuan Jin

Department of Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Zhejiang Hospital

jinghuo1606@126.com+86 13071822110

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ChiCTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026