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Effect of bilateral transcutaneous electrical acupoint stimulation combined with stepped task-oriented training on the recovery of hand function after stroke

Effect of bilateral transcutaneous electrical acupoint stimulation combined with stepped task-oriented training on the recovery of hand function after stroke

Status
Recruiting
Phases
Early Phase 1
Study type
Interventional
Source
ChiCTR
Registry ID
ChiCTR2100050929
Enrollment
Unknown
Registered
2021-09-08
Start date
2021-09-10
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2022-05-16

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Conditions

Stroke

Interventions

Experimental group 1:Conventional rehabilitation + bilateral TEAS + stepped TOT
Experimental group 2:Conventional rehabilitation + bilateral TEAS
Control group:Conventional rehabilitation + unilateral TEAS treatment

Sponsors

Shanghai Third Rehabilitation Hospital
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 80 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. In line with the 2018 edition of the Chinese Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Acute Ischemic Stroke; 2. No obvious cognitive impairment (MMSE>=25 points); 3. The first onset was confirmed by head CT or MRI, and the disease course was stable within 2 weeks to 3 months; 4. Upper limb Brunnstrom stage II-V with unilateral upper limb hand movement dysfunction; 5. Aged 18-80 years, gender is not limited; 6. Informed about the research of this subject, read and signed informed consent by the patient himself or his immediate family.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Severe spasticity (modified Ashworth spasticity scale > 2 points); 2. Obvious pain in the hemiplegic limb (VAS score > 4); 3. Obvious sensory dysfunction, aphasia, lateral neglect, apraxia or visual and hearing impairment; 4. Concurrent epilepsy or severe heart, liver, kidney and hematopoietic system and other important organ failure; 5. There are contraindications to TMS, including those with metal foreign bodies built into the skull, those with pacemakers, those with cardiac stents, those with cochlear implants, those with significantly increased intracranial pressure, etc.; 6. There is a history of alcohol or drug abuse; 7. Those who cannot complete the basic course of treatment and may have poor compliance; 8. Non-local patients who cannot be followed up.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Fugl-Meyer Upper Limb Motor Function Rating Scale;

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Boxing and Blocking Test;Modified Ashworth Score;Montreal Cognitive Assessment Scale;Modified Barthel Index;TMS Assessment;

Countries

China

Contacts

Public ContactXiang Yuzhi
zhiyehong@126.com+86 13817952952

Outcome results

None listed

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