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The Effect of Low-frequency Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Combined with Abdominal Acupuncture on Lower Limb Motor Function and Balance Ability in Patients with Hemiplegia after Stroke: A Randomized Controlled Trial

The Effect of Low-frequency Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Combined with Abdominal Acupuncture on Lower Limb Motor Function and Balance Ability in Patients with Hemiplegia after Stroke: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
ITMCTR
Registry ID
ITMCTR2026001195
Enrollment
Unknown
Registered
2026-05-07
Start date
2024-09-03
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-06-01

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

Conditions

Hemiplegia (lower limb motor dysfunction) after stroke

Interventions

Control:Conventional Medical Treatment and Routine Rehabilitation Training
AA:Control and AA
Combined:Control, AA, and rTms

Sponsors

The Third People's Hospital of Hefei
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 100 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: (1) a confirmed diagnosis of hemorrhagic or ischemic stroke, validated through cranial CT or MRI imaging; (2) first occurrence of stroke with a disease duration of less than three months; (3) normal cognitive function to facilitate cooperation during treatment and assessment; (4) unilateral lower limb motor dysfunction classified within Brunnstrom stages II to IV.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: (1) serious medical conditions or concurrent significant organ dysfunction, including issues with the heart, lungs, liver, or kidneys; (2) a history of epilepsy or the presence of intracranial metal implants that would contraindicate the use of rTMS; (3) a history of bleeding disorders or any skin damage or infection in the abdominal area that would prevent the administration of AA; (4) a history of mental illness or severe cognitive or communication disorders that impair the result in poor compliance; (5) pregnant or lactating women.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
motor function;

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
balance function;ADL;Adverse events;

Countries

China

Contacts

Public ContactChaobing Zhang

The Third People's Hospital of Hefei

zhangchaobing6737@163.com15395106228

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ITMCTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Aug 6, 2026