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Brain-Awakening acupuncture: a new hope for stroke arm recovery?

NCT ID NCT07078175

Disease control Sponsor: Dr Nguyen Ngo Le Minh Anh MD, PhD Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Aug 26, 2026 · Last updated Aug 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial tests whether a specific acupuncture technique, called Xingnao Kaiqiao (or 'Brain Awakening'), can improve arm movement in people recovering from a stroke. It compares this method to standard electroacupuncture. The study involves 66 adults aged 40-80 who had a stroke 1 to 6 months ago and have moderate to severe arm weakness. Participants receive treatment three times a week for four weeks, and researchers measure changes in arm function and daily living skills.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Xingnao Kaiqiao acupuncture (a specific acupuncture protocol) compared with routine electroacupuncture
What this could lead to
If effective, this acupuncture protocol could offer a low-risk, drug-free way to boost arm recovery in early stroke rehabilitation.
What could go wrong
This is a small, single-center trial, and results may not apply broadly. Acupuncture effects can be hard to measure, and the study does not yet have published outcomes.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

66 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Nov 2024

Finished

Apr 2026

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

40 to 80 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * 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 Exclusion Criteria: * History of severe cognitive impairment (MMSE score \< 20) * Comorbidities that affect motor function (e.g., Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis) * Severe aphasia or communication disorder that prevents assessment * Botulinum toxin injection in the upper limb within the past 3 months * Pacemaker or other contraindications to electroacupuncture * Currently participating in another clinical trial * Skin infections or local conditions at acupuncture sites

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

hemorrhagic stroke ischemic stroke

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Post-stroke

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Ho Chi Minh City Orthopedic and Rehabilitation Hospital

    Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh, 700000, Vietnam

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