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Effect of acupoint embedding combined with radiofrequency of perishoulder pain trigger points on functional recovery of troubled limb after stroke in patients with shoulder pain: a single-center, prospective, randomized controlled study

Effect of acupoint embedding combined with radiofrequency of perishoulder pain trigger points on functional recovery of troubled limb after stroke in patients with shoulder pain: a single-center, prospective, randomized controlled study

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Phase 1
Study type
Interventional
Source
ChiCTR
Registry ID
ChiCTR2300079214
Enrollment
Unknown
Registered
2023-12-27
Start date
2023-12-29
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

hemiplegic shoulder pain

Interventions

group of acupoint catgut embedding:Subjects receive acupoint catgut embedding at Jianyu point (LI15), Quchi point (LI1), Shoulder Zhen point (SI9) and shoulder Liao point (SJ14) on the affected side.
group of radiofrequency ablation around shoulder trigger points:Subjectes receive radiofrequency ablation to trigger points around the troubled side shoudler
Group of acupoint catgut embedding combined with radiofrequency ablation to trigger points around the troubled shoudler:Subjects Receive acupoint catgut embedding combined with radiofrequency ablatio

Sponsors

Shanghai Fourth People's Hospital affiliated to Tongji University
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to No maximum

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1)Meet stroke diagnostic criteria, 14 days to 12 months after the onset of stroke; 2) Shoulder pain occurs after stroke; 2) The NRS score of hemiplegic shoulder pain in resting state was 1-8 points, and the NRS4-10 points of active-induced shoulder pain; 3) The patient had not received any treatment for shoulder pain or participated in other clinical trials at least 1 week before the study; 4) Age over 18 years old, gender is not limited; 5) The participants had stable vital signs, clear consciousness, good cognitive ability, and the ability to follow orders at least 48 hours before the study; 6) The patient signed the informed consent voluntarily.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1) Participants inobservance or unwilling to the study; 2) Shoulder pain occurs before stroke and caused by other diseases (such as cervical spondylosis, periarthritis of shoulder, rotator cuff injury); Or shoulder pain caused by damage to the thalamus; 3) Severe liver and kidney dysfunction or heart function of grade 3 or above; 4) Mental disorder or disturbance of consciousness; 5) Fear of acupuncture or dizziness; The skin at the buried acupuncture point is damaged or infected, and the radio frequency is contraindicated (coagulation dysfunction, pacemaker implantation, and vital signs are unstable).

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Fugl-Meyer upper limb mobility strength score;

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Pittsburgh Sleep Scale score;Hamilton anxiety and depression score;SF-36 Life Scale score;Name, dosage of pain relievers taken by patients during the study period (as prescribed in the doctor's order and self-administered);Complications associated with embedding and radiofrequency during the study;Duration of complete cessation of recovery during patient follow-up;

Countries

China

Contacts

Public ContactChen Hui

Shanghai Fourth People's Hospital affiliated to Tongji University

951346528@qq.com+86 153 1731 2501

Outcome results

None listed

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