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An observation on the effect of laser acupuncture treatment on upper-limb edema after brachial plexus injury

Phase 1
Recruiting
Conditions
brachial plexus injury
Registration Number
ITMCTR1900002434
Lead Sponsor
Shuguang Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine
Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Recruiting
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
Not specified
Inclusion Criteria

1) Patients with unilateral or bilateral upper-limb edema due to impaired upper limb brachial plexus, aged 18 to 70 years;
2) Upper-limb edema is graded as mild to moderate, occurring at the proximal end of the upper arm or affecting the entire upper limb, including the forearm and the back of the hand.

Exclusion Criteria

1) The average circumference of the upper limb of the affected side is more than 8 cm thicker than the healthy side. The skin is hard and tough, and the edema affects the entire upper limb including the finger, which makes the whole upper arm and shoulder joint activity of the patient severely restricted;
2) upper extremity edema is caused by subclavian vein, iliac vein thrombosis or stenosis;
3) Currently there is a history of tumor metastasis, cellulitis, venous thrombosis, chronic inflammatory disease or severe trauma;
4) Acupuncture treatment in the first 6 months;
5) Those who have a history of photosensitivity cannot receive laser treatment.
6) Pregnant and pregnant women.

Study & Design

Study Type
Interventional study
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
pper limb circumference;Neurophysiological examination;
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
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