Is electroacupuncture better than sham electroacupuncture for ischemic stroke? What is the mechanism of it?

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• Conditions: Acute and subacute ischemic stroke patients; Circulatory System

• Registration Number: ISRCTN98312560
• Lead Sponsor: Science, Technology and Innovation Commission of Shenzhen Municipality

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2023-04-15
• Last Update Posted: 5 June 2023
• Study Completion: 2025-10-31

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Ongoing
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 60

Inclusion Criteria

1. A diagnosis of ischemic stroke according to the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association
2. Participants with acute and subacute stroke, the stroke onset within 2 weeks
3. Aged 18 to 80 years old
4. After treatment, symptoms were stable
5. Patients are conscious and are able to finish all examinations and evaluations
6. Patients sign a written informed consent and voluntarily participate in this study

Exclusion Criteria

1. Patients with severe heart, lung, liver, and kidney dysfunction
2. Patients with diseases which affect cognitive function assessment, including neurodegenerative diseases, mental illnesses, and others
3. Patients with diseases which affect motor function assessment, including epilepsy, movement disorders, and others
4. Patients with aphasia, severe visual and auditory disorders
5. Patients with brain tumor and craniocerebral injury
6. Long-term using sedatives and antidepressants
7. Patients cannot receive electroacupuncture treatment, due to needle fainting, and cannot cooperate with the researcher for other reasons

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified