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Efficacy of Acupuncture Combined with Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation for upper limb function in patients with cerebral ischemic stroke

Efficacy of Acupuncture Combined with Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation for upper limb function in patients with cerebral ischemic stroke

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
ChiCTR
Registry ID
ChiCTR2300079200
Enrollment
Unknown
Registered
2023-12-27
Start date
2024-01-01
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2024-01-08

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

Conditions

cerebral ischemic stroke

Interventions

Experimental group:Acupuncture Combined with Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation
control group:Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation

Sponsors

Shenzhen Hospital of Southern Medical University
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
30 Years to 75 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: (1) Meets the diagnostic criteria of traditional Chinese medicine and Western medicine; (2) The age of onset is between 30 and 75 years old; (3) first-ever clinical CIS occurred = 2 weeks and = 6 months previously; (4) limb function in NDS score = 10; (5) stable vital sign and consciousness; (6) without cognitive impairment; and (7) voluntarily sign an informed consent form.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: (1)not corresponding to the diagnostic standards of CIS;(2)upper limb dysfunction caused by trauma, or other diseases;(3)any rTMS contraindications(e.g., metal or electronic devices implants in the brain, such as cochlear implant, electronic pulse generator,or medical pump;(4)Combined with other nervous system diseases,such as peripheral neuropathy, DPN, motor neurone disease, neuromuscular junction disease, myopathy, etc;(5)severe primary diseases of heart, liver, kidney, hematopoietic system,and endocrine system or with a severe psychiatric disorders;(6)pregnant or lactating women.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Upper limb motor function;

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
surface electromyography(sEMG);visual analog scale ( VAS);the activities of daily living;shoulder ROM;Segmental Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis of the Body Composition;

Countries

China

Contacts

Public ContactWANG BINGSHUI

Shenzhen Hospital of Southern Medical University

Wangbingshui0825@126.com+86 139 9197 8836

Outcome results

None listed

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