stroke. Brain stem stroke syndrome
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: Control group: Patients in the control group will undergo a similar protocol using non-magnetic (sham) beads. The inert beads will be placed on sham points (points distant from establi
Sponsors
Tehran University of Medical Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Definitive diagnosis of ischemic stroke by a neurologist. Presence of hemiplegia (paralysis of one side of the body). Alertness and ability to communicate and collaborate with the research team. Having a Barthel Index score equal to or less than 60. Being in the early recovery period (from 24 hours to one week after the stroke). Being in stages one to four of the Bronstrom classification for the upper and lower extremities.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Intracranial hemorrhage during the procedure Presence of extreme fatigue or severe infection that makes participation in the study impossible. Concomitant malignant tumors or serious diseases of the heart, liver, kidneys, or other organs. Having physical pain or movement limitations due to other conditions (such as unilateral inattention, severe proprioception disorder, blindness, or limb dislocation). Previous history of using ear acupressure or acupuncture. Inability to understand instructions or complete questionnaires due to severe cognitive or communication impairment (mental state test score less than 23). The patient's personal desire to withdraw from further participation at any stage of the study
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Change in mean global motor function score. Timepoint: Before the start of the intervention and one month after the end of the intervention period. Method of measurement: Standard Vohl-Meyer Questionnaire. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Change in average quality of life score. Timepoint: Before the start of the intervention and one month after the intervention. Method of measurement: Total score of SS-QOL questionnaire. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactDr Reza Negarandeh
Tehran University of Medical Sciences
Outcome results
None listed