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Randomized controlled trial of shallow-acupuncture in improving sensory disturbance after cerebral infarction

Randomized controlled trial of shallow-acupuncture in improving sensory disturbance after cerebral infarction

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
ChiCTR
Registry ID
ChiCTR2300074966
Enrollment
Unknown
Registered
2023-08-22
Start date
2023-09-01
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2023-08-28

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

Conditions

sensory disturbance after cerebral infarction

Interventions

The shallow-acupuncture group:After inserting the needle into the skin for 2-3 mm, ensure each needle hangs or stands on the skin without dropping with small amplitude and fast frequency twirling, lif
The sham-acupuncture group:Before the operation, cotton pads need to be pasted on the needle points. The flat needle contacts the skin through the cotton pad without inserting it into the skin. Hold t

Sponsors

First Teaching Hospital of Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine/National Clinical Research Center for Chinese Medicine Acupuncture and Moxibustion
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
30 Years to 80 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: (1) Stroke patients between 30 and 80 years old; (2) diagnosis of stroke according to the criteria of cerebral artery thrombosis in western medicine and stroke in traditional Chinese medicine; (3) ischemic stroke confirmed by brain computed tomography (CT) or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan, the patient's medical condition is stable and clear; (4) the course of disease is more than two weeks to less than half a year; (5) stroke with sensory disorder, especially hypoesthesia or loss; (6) voluntary participation and signing of informed consent.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: (1) Stroke with cognitive disorders, speech disorders, mental disorders or dementia; (2) stroke with other chronic diseases, including severe Parkinson's disease, heart disease, cancer, epilepsy or chronic alcoholism; (3) presence of sensory disorder before this attack; (4) abnormal coagulation function; (5) pregnant or lactating women; (6) patients who are participating in or have participated in other clinical trials within one month.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Modified Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) comparison.;

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Sensory disturbance score FLA (improved Fugl-Meyer and Lindmark evaluation method).;Modified Barthel Index (MBI);

Countries

China

Contacts

Public ContactBangqi Wu

First Teaching Hospital of Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine/National Clinical Research Center for Chinese Medicine Acupuncture and Moxibustion

wbqwbq1980@outlook.com+86 136 2202 6323

Outcome results

None listed

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