Status:

COMPLETED

Study of the Effects of the Non-invasive Trigeminal Nerve Stimulation on Ischemic Stroke Patients

Lead Sponsor:

Xidian University

Conditions:

Acute Ischemic Stroke

Eligibility:

All Genders

18+ years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

In patients with ischemic stroke, the primary focus revolves around enhancing the neuroprotective and rehabilitative effects of external trigeminal nerve stimulation (eTNS) and elucidating its underly...

Detailed Description

This study conducted a randomized controlled clinical trial with an intention to enroll 60 patients. Patients were randomly assigned in a 1:1 ratio to two groups: 1) External trigeminal nerve stimulat...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Age over 18 years;
  • Medically diagnosed with acute ischemic stroke;
  • Ability to receive trigeminal nerve stimulation within 72 hours post-stroke onset;
  • NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale) score ≥ 4;
  • Signed informed consent form;
  • Ability and willingness to comply with the study requirements.

Exclusion

  • History of ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke within the past 3 months;
  • Patients in a comatose state;
  • Severe allergic reaction to MR contrast agents or renal impairment, eGFR \<30 ml/min, excluding the use of contrast agents;
  • Pregnant or breastfeeding women;
  • Any other life-threatening or severe medical condition that may interfere with the completion of the study protocol, including the 3-month follow-up;
  • Exclusion from trigeminal nerve stimulation: patients with trigeminal neuralgia or facial pain;
  • Current or recent participation in other neuromodulation stimulation therapies within the past 3 months;
  • Refusal to sign the informed consent form;
  • Presence of contraindications related to MRI scanning.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

July 25 2024

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

December 20 2024

Estimated Enrollment :

60 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT06540417

Start Date

July 25 2024

End Date

December 20 2024

Last Update

July 20 2025

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Xidian University

Xi'an, Shaanxi, China