Study on the Efficacy of Interactive Acupuncture Combined with Speech Training in the Treatment of Post-Stroke Aphasia

Effect and mechanism of interactive acupuncture combined with speech training in the treatment of non-fluent aphasia after stroke

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Early Phase 1

Study type

Interventional

Source

ChiCTR

Registry ID

ChiCTR2400081965

Enrollment

Unknown

Registered

2024-03-18

Start date

2023-04-11

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2024-03-25

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Conditions

post-stroke aphasia

Interventions

the IA combined with ST (IA+ST) group:Operated by a fixed acupuncturist, the first three needles are inserted in the tongue, followed by the first needles in the order of the head needles, and the spe

Speech Therapy group:One-to-one speech training was conducted by a fixed speech therapist.

the conventional acupuncture combined with ST (CA+ST) group:Patients first acupuncture, acupoint operation and sequence with interactive acupuncture combined with speech training group, but not using

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

15 Years to 80 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: (1) Diagnosis of cerebral infarction or haemorrhage in the left frontal, left frontotemporal, left frontoparietal, left frontotemporal and parietal, or basal ganglia area confirmed by CT or MRI, with the first onset and a single lesion in the left cerebral hemisphere; (2) Patients demonstrating clear consciousness and the ability to cooperate with treatment; (3) Duration of 1-3 months post-onset; (4) Western Aphasia Battery (WAB) results indicating aphasia and aphasia quotient (AQ) <93.8; (5) Native Chinese language speakers; (6) Educational attainment of elementary school or above; (7) Patients capable of providing written informed consent.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: (1) Aphasia not caused by cerebral infarction or cerebral haemorrhage; (2) Patients with skull defects following craniotomy; (3) Individuals experiencing acupuncture-related side effects and unable to endure treatment persistence; (4) Those with severe scalp infection or trauma deemed unsuitable for acupuncture; (5) Presence of visual or hearing impairments that could impede the evaluation and treatment of aphasia.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Western aphasia battery,WAB;Aphasia Quotient,AQ;	—

Countries

China

Contacts

Public ContactLiya Zhang

Zhejiang Provincial People's Hospital

zhangliyahz@163.com+86 135 8828 1056

Outcome results

None listed

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