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Enhancing Upper Limb Motor Function in Stroke Rehabilitation: A Combined Therapeutic Approach Using Acupuncture and tACS, Guided by fNIRS Monitoring

Enhancing Upper Limb Motor Function in Stroke Rehabilitation: A Combined Therapeutic Approach Using Acupuncture and tACS, Guided by fNIRS Monitoring

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
ChiCTR
Registry ID
ChiCTR2600118262
Enrollment
Unknown
Registered
2026-02-03
Start date
2026-02-03
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-02-09

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

Conditions

Stroke

Interventions

Group C:Acupuncture + tACS
Group A:Fake acupuncture + tACS
Group B:Acupuncture + Fake tACS

Sponsors

Xuzhou Rehabilitation Hospital
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
40 Years to 70 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Adults aged 40-70 years old 2. Stroke onset within 14 days to 3 months (during this period, cortical plasticity remains adjustable) 3. Moderate upper limb motor dysfunction (Fugl-Meyer assessment score 20-50 points) 4. Stable condition and able to provide informed consent

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Severe cognitive impairment 2. Severe spasticity (MAS score >= 3) 3. Pregnancy or lactation period 4. History of epilepsy or mental illness in the past 5. Presence of contraindications for acupuncture or tACS

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Fugl-Meyer Assessment (FMA).;—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
fNIRS;Barthel Index;—

Countries

China

Contacts

Public ContactZunke Gong

Xuzhou Rehabilitation Hospital

gongzunke@163.com+86 516 83726336

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ChiCTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 15, 2026