Upper limb dysfunction after stroke.
Conditions
Interventions
Group A (iTBS Group):Routine rehabilitation therapy (including comprehensive training of hemiplegic limbs, electronic biofeedback, occupational therapy), iTBS
Group B (acupuncture group):Routine rehabilitation treatment (including comprehensive training of hemiplegic limbs, electronic biofeedback, occupational therapy), acupuncture treatment
Group C (iTBS and acupuncture combined group):Routine rehabilitation treatment (including comprehensive training of hemiplegic limbs, electronic biofeedback, occupational therapy), acupuncture treatme
Sponsors
Shangluo Central Hospital
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 85 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1) Having the first onset of stroke and conforming to the WHO Stroke Diagnosis and Treatment Guidelines as well as the "Chinese Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Acute Ischemic Stroke 2014" released in 2015 which have been confirmed by cranial CT or MRI imaging scans. 2) The course of the disease being more than 2 weeks and less than 12 months. 3) Having a stable condition after brain injury. 4) Being aged between 18 and 85 years old. 5) Having upper limb motor dysfunction. 6) Having a clear consciousness good cardiopulmonary function stable vital signs and being able to cooperate well with the training. 7) Promising to abide by the research procedures and cooperate with the implementation of the whole research process. 8) Promising to comply with the precautions regarding lifestyle during the research period. 9) Having the Brunnstrom assessment of the affected upper limb and hand at or above grade II. 10) Being willing to sign the informed consent form for this research.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1) Those accompanied by disorders of consciousness or cognitive dysfunction mixed aphasia etc. that may affect assessment and treatment. 2) Those with excessive muscle tone at Ashworth grade III and upper limb muscle strength less than grade 2. 3) Those with major diseases such as combined dysfunction of important organs like the liver kidneys and heart. 4) Those with a past history of severe upper limb joint diseases (such as tumors fractures etc.). 5) Those with an implanted cardiac pacemaker or other metal medical devices implanted intracranially. 6) Those with severe stroke attacks. 7) Pregnant or lactating women. 8) Those with cranial bone defects. 9) Any condition that in the opinion of the researcher may harm the subjects or cause them to be unable to meet or execute the research requirements.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Wolf Motor Function Test WMFT; | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Modified Barthel Index, MBI;The Upper Extremity Section of the Modified Ashworth Scale, MASUE;Stroke-specific Quality of Life scale,SS-QOL;Fugl-Meyer Assessment Upper Extremity Scale,FMA-UE;Action Research Arm Test,ARAT; | — |
Countries
China
Contacts
Public ContactJia Yao
Shangluo Central Hospital
Outcome results
None listed