Oculomotor Nerve Palsy After Ischemic Stroke
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1) Ischemic stroke confirmed by CT or MRI occurred within 3 months. 2) After stroke, the patient presented with oculomotor nerve palsy. The diagnosis was confirmed by clinical examination (oculomotor nerve dysfunction, ptosis, diplopia, abnormal pupil response) and neuroimaging. The patient is aged between 18 and 80. 4) The patient received electroacupuncture treatment within 30 days after the stroke attack.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1)Patients with a history of neurological or ophthalmic diseases that are not related to ischemic stroke. 2) Patients with contraindications to electroacupuncture treatment, such as those with severe bleeding disorders or allergic reactions to electroacupuncture treatment. 3) The patient also has other types of cranial nerve palsy (abducens nerve palsy). 4) Patients who received other treatments (surgery or non-acupuncture treatment) during the treatment period. 5) Pregnant or lactating women.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| the percentage of improvement in the total score of oculomotor nerve palsy ; | — |
Countries
China
Contacts
the First Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University