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Electrophysiological mechanism of central-peripheral synergistic response to acupuncture on the Hand Yangming meridian points for stroke patients with upper limb hemiplegia

Electrophysiological mechanism of central-peripheral synergistic response to acupuncture on the Hand Yangming meridian points for stroke patients with upper limb hemiplegia

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Early Phase 1
Study type
Interventional
Source
ChiCTR
Registry ID
ChiCTR2200065399
Enrollment
Unknown
Registered
2022-11-03
Start date
2022-11-15
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2023-05-15

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

Conditions

Stroke

Interventions

electroacupuncture group - shame electroacupuncture group :First, electroacupuncture 4 main points of the Hand Yangming Meridian, and then sham electroacupuncture 4 main points of the Hand Yangming Me
shame electroacupuncture group - electroacupuncture group :First, fake electroacupuncture 4 main points of the Hand Yangming Meridian, then electroacupuncture 4 main points of the Hand Yangming Meridi

Sponsors

Shiyan Taihe Hospital
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
30 Years to 80 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Aged 30-80 years with first-time stroke; 2. The types of stroke and lesions were confirmed by a clinical CT or MRI scanner; 3. The site of stroke is mainly concentrated subcortical, non-multiple stroke sites; 4. Exists upper limb impairments (Brunnstrom stage was between I to V); 5. Stroke occurred 0.5 to 6 months prior to the first assessment; 6. Able to follow instructions and to consent (Mini Mental State Examination score >= 23); 7. Right handedness and was able to seat in a comfortable chair for more than 30 minutes; 8. Patients or their relatives were willing to sign informed consent.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Communication or attention maintenance disorders may affect experimental participation; 2. Contraindication to EEG collection or electroacupuncture; 3. History of epilepsy or use of antiepileptic drugs; 4. Unstable medical condition or other serious illness that may affect experimental participation.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Phase Locking Value (PLV);

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
upper extremity motor score;

Countries

China

Contacts

Public ContactMingfen Li

Taihe Hospital

376375763@qq.com+86 15897864957

Outcome results

None listed

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