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Xingnao Kaiqiao Acupuncture vs Electroacupuncture for Post-Stroke Upper Limb Recovery
Led by Dr Nguyen Ngo Le Minh Anh MD, PhD · Updated on 2025-07-31
60
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
39 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
This is a single-center interventional study conducted at the Ho Chi Minh City Hospital for Orthopedics and Rehabilitation, led by investigators from the University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City. The study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a specific acupuncture protocol (Xingnao Kaiqiao - Brain Awakening Acupuncture) in improving upper limb motor recovery in post-ischemic stroke patients during the early rehabilitation phase. Data collection has been completed, and the study is currently being registered on ClinicalTrials.gov to ensure research transparency, ethical compliance, and to facilitate future publication. The final results and publication will be updated once the study receives a registration number.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Xingnao Kaiqiao Acupuncture vs Electroacupuncture for Post-Stroke Upper Limb Recovery
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Patients aged 40 to 80 years
- Diagnosed with ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke confirmed by CT or MRI
- Stroke onset between 1 and 6 months prior to enrollment
- Moderate to severe upper limb motor impairment (FMA-UE score between 20 and 60)
- Medically stable and able to attend treatment sessions 3 times per week
- Capable of understanding the study procedures and providing informed consent
You will not qualify if you...
- History of severe cognitive impairment (MMSE score less than 20)
- Comorbidities affecting motor function, such as Parkinson's disease or multiple sclerosis
- Severe aphasia or communication disorder preventing assessment
- Botulinum toxin injection in the upper limb within the past 3 months
- Presence of pacemaker or other contraindications to electroacupuncture
- Currently participating in another clinical trial
- Skin infections or local conditions at acupuncture sites
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Ho Chi Minh City Orthopedic and Rehabilitation Hospital
Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam, 700000
Actively Recruiting
Research Team
M
Minh-Anh Nguyen Ngo Le, M.D., Ph.D.
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
SINGLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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