Status:
NOT_YET_RECRUITING
Scalp Acupuncture Combined With rTMS for Upper Limb Motor Dysfunction in Stroke: A Brain Network Study
Lead Sponsor:
Debiao Kong
Conditions:
Upper Extremity
Acupuncture Therapy
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-70 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
This study aims to compare the improvement effects of the rTMS (repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation) combined with conventional rehabilitation therapy group with the rTMS combined with scalp ...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Meet the diagnostic criteria for stroke (symptoms and signs, imaging indicators, etc.), and are independently diagnosed by two deputy chief physicians
- Age 18-70 years old, first episode, duration 1-6 months
- The diagnostic criteria for upper limb dysfunction align with the Brunnstrom staging system: patients in Brunnstrom stages II to IV. Stage II: patients exhibit associative responses and can perform coordinated movements, with minimal voluntary movements; Stage III: patients show voluntary coordinated movements, such as grasping with the hand but not extending; Stage IV: patients can perform isolated movements, such as pinching with the hand and limited extension
- No severe visual or hearing impairment, able to cooperate with relevant assessments and tests
- The score of the Mini-Mental State Examination is ≥20 points
- Vital signs are stable, with no signs of progressive neurological symptoms
- The patient or legal guardian agrees and signs the informed consent form
Exclusion
- Severe visual impairment, hemispatial neglect, body image disorder
- Individuals who cannot undergo rTMS treatment due to reasons such as metal implants, cardiac pacemakers, or skull defects
- Previous history of brain tumor, brain trauma, epilepsy, and risk of epileptic seizures
- Any other factors that affect assessment and treatment
- Dysfunction of limb movement caused by other reasons (such as trauma, etc.)
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
December 5 2025
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
May 30 2027
Estimated Enrollment :
44 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT07210944
Start Date
December 5 2025
End Date
May 30 2027
Last Update
November 19 2025
Active Locations (1)
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the Third Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University
Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China, 310000