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Acupuncture Technique for Restoring Consciousness on Post-stroke Dysphagia

Not Applicable
Not yet recruiting
Conditions
Dysphagia
Interventions
Behavioral: Routine rehabilitation training
Procedure: Acupuncture Technique for Restoring Consciousness combined with Scalp Acupuncture
Registration Number
NCT06328582
Lead Sponsor
Copka Sonpashan
Brief Summary

This is a randomized controlled study, including post-stroke dysphagic patients. The participants were divided randomly into the experimental group and the control group. Both two groups were given routine treatment and swallowing rehabilitation training. Moreover, the experimental group was given Acupuncture Technique for Restoring Consciousness. Swallowing function will be compared before and after treatment.

Detailed Description

This is a randomized controlled study, including post-stroke dysphagic patients. The participants were divided randomly into the experimental group and the control group. Both two groups were given routine treatment and swallowing rehabilitation training. Moreover, the experimental group was given Acupuncture Technique for Restoring Consciousness. Swallowing function will be compared before and after treatment.

Specifically, our main focus is on Neiguan, Renzhong and Sanyinjiao.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
NOT_YET_RECRUITING
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
60
Inclusion Criteria
  • Age >18 years.
  • Meeting the diagnostic criteria for stroke.
  • Diagnosed with dysphagia confirmed by the video fluoroscopic swallowing study.
  • Water swallow test> Level 3.
  • Stable vital signs, conscious, able to cooperate with assessment and treatment.
Exclusion Criteria
  • Dysphagia possibly caused by other reasons, such as cerebrovascular disease, trauma, neuromuscular diseases, malignant diseases of the pharynx and larynx, and digestive tract diseases.
  • History of mental diseases or use of antipsychotics.
  • Complicated with cognitive impairment or consciousness dysfunction.
  • Simultaneously suffering from severe liver, kidney failure, tumors, or hematological diseases.

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
routine treatment+Acupuncture Technique for Restoring Consciousness Combined with Scalp AcupunctureRoutine rehabilitation trainingThe experimental group was given routine treatment. Moreover, the experimental group will receive Acupuncture Technique for Restoring Consciousness.
routine treatment+Acupuncture Technique for Restoring Consciousness Combined with Scalp AcupunctureAcupuncture Technique for Restoring Consciousness combined with Scalp AcupunctureThe experimental group was given routine treatment. Moreover, the experimental group will receive Acupuncture Technique for Restoring Consciousness.
routine treatmentRoutine rehabilitation trainingThe experimental group was given routine treatment.
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Penetration-Aspiration Scaleday 1 and day 28

The Penetration-Aspiration Scale was conducted under video fluoroscopic swallowing study. The scale is a standardized tool used to assess the safety of swallowing. The scale was developed to evaluate the entry of material into the airway (penetration) and the subsequent passage of material below the vocal folds (aspiration) during swallowing. The scale ranges from 1 to 8, with each level representing different degrees of penetration or aspiration.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Gugging Swallowing Screenday 1 and day 28

Gugging Swallowing Screen is a safe and simple bedside screening tool that consists of 2 testing parts. It can accurately assess the risk of aspiration and differentiate between different food consistencies. The scale can not only detect the risk of aspiration in patients but also guide their diet. The scale has a maximum score of 20, indicating normal swallowing function. The lower the score, the more severe the swallowing disorder.

Functional Oral Intake Scaleday 1 and day 28

The scale reflects the patient's oral intake. Studies have shown that this scale can also serve as an independent measure of intake for post-stroke dysphagia patients. The scale is divided into 7 levels, with the level positively correlated with swallowing function. Level 7 indicates normal swallowing function.

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