stroke
Conditions
Interventions
Isokinetic Training Only Group:Conventional rehabilitation + 20 minutes of isokinetic muscle strength training
Acupuncture Only Group:Conventional rehabilitation + 20 minutes of acupuncture treatment
Isokinetic Training Followed by Acupuncture Group:Conventional rehabilitation + 20 minutes of isokinetic muscle strength training followed by 20 minutes of acupuncture treatment
Acupuncture Followed by Isokinetic Training Group:Conventional rehabilitation + 20 minutes of acupuncture treatment followed by 20 minutes of isokinetic muscle strength training
Sponsors
The Second Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
30 Years to 75 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Meet the diagnostic criteria for stroke in the Diagnostic Points for Various Major Cerebrovascular Diseases in China, confirmed by cranial CT or MRI, and have first-ever onset of the disease or have no significant functional impairment remaining from previous strokes. 2. Chinese medicine diagnosis meets the diagnostic standard of ‘stroke disease’ in ‘Diagnostic and therapeutic effect evaluation standard of stroke disease (for trial implementation)’. 3. The course of the disease is in the recovery period (2 weeks to 12 months after the onset of the disease). 4. Age 30-75 years old. 5. Presence of unilateral hemiparesis with Brunnstrom stage II-IV in the affected upper limb and Brunnstrom stage II-IV in the affected lower limb. 6. Modified Ashworth Spasticity Classification <=2 for key muscle groups (e.g. elbow flexors and extensors, knee flexors and extensors) of the affected upper limb and lower limb. 7. Vital signs were stable, conscious, able to communicate effectively with the researcher, understanding and willing to cooperate with the study process. 8. Voluntarily participate in the study and sign a written informed consent form by themselves or their legal representatives.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Motor dysfunction caused by other neurological disorders (e.g. Parkinson's disease, spinal cord injury, myasthenia gravis, multiple sclerosis, etc.) or bone and joint disorders (e.g. severe osteoarthritis of the knee joints, rheumatoid arthritis, post-joint replacement surgery, etc.). 2. Combined serious heart, liver, kidney, lung and other organs insufficiency, or suffering from malignant tumour, blood system disease, active tuberculosis and other serious systemic diseases. 3. With severe cognitive impairment, aphasia, visuospatial neglect or sensory aphasia, unable to understand and cooperate with the assessment and treatment. 4. The affected limb has severe joint contracture, deformity, unhealed fracture or broken or infected skin, which is not suitable for acupuncture or isokinetic training. 5. Known to be extremely fearful of needling or faint of needles. 6. Previous history of epilepsy. 7. Participation in other clinical trials within the last 3 months that may affect the results of this study. 8. Any other condition that, in the judgement of the investigator, makes participation in this clinical study unsuitable.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Fugl-Meyer Assessment for Upper and Lower Extremities;Assessment of muscle strength and muscle tone in major upper and lower limb muscle groups;Measurement Method of Isokinetic Muscle Strength Test for Upper and Lower Limbs; | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Gait and Walking Ability Assessment;Berg Balance Scale; | — |
Countries
CHINA
Contacts
Public ContactLijing
The Second Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University
Outcome results
None listed