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Acupuncture meets brain zaps: new combo aims to restore movement after stroke

NCT ID NCT07113990

Symptom relief Sponsor: Jing Tao Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether combining electroacupuncture (mild electric pulses through thin needles) with repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS, a non-invasive brain stimulation) can improve arm and leg movement after a stroke. 180 adults who had their first stroke within the last 2 weeks to 6 months will receive either real or sham electroacupuncture alongside rTMS. Researchers will measure changes in motor function using standard movement tests and brain scans.

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Active substance
electroacupuncture and repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a new, non-drug way to help people regain movement after a stroke.
What could go wrong
This is a mid-sized trial, and the sham control may show similar results. The effect may be modest and not apply to all stroke survivors.

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 180 people

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Started

Aug 2025

Expected to finish

Dec 2027

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

40 to 75 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Diagnosed with stroke confirmed by neuroimaging (CT/MRI). * First-ever stroke, unilateral hemispheric lesion, related to motor dysfunction. * Age between 40 and 75 years. * Duration from stroke onset between 2 weeks and 6 months. * Brunnstrom stage II-IV. * Right-handed. * Able to understand instructions and voluntarily provide written informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: * History of epilepsy or familial epilepsy. * Motor dysfunction due to non-vascular causes (e.g., tumor, trauma). * Severe aphasia or cognitive impairment (MoCA \< 18). * Severe systemic complications (e.g., severe organ dysfunction, deep vein thrombosis). * Presence of metallic implants or contraindications for MRI. * Severe anxiety (HAMA \> 7) or depression (HAMD \> 8). * Severe spasticity (modified Ashworth ≥ 2). * Fear or intolerance of TMS or electroacupuncture. * Pregnancy, breastfeeding, or concurrent participation in other clinical trials affecting outcomes.

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Conditions

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stroke disorder

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Stroke

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Fujian Provincial People's Hospital

    NOT_YET_RECRUITING

    Fuzhou, Fujian, 350004, China

  • Fuzhou University Affiliated Provincial Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Fuzhou, Fujian, 350001, China

  • Wenzhou Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine

    NOT_YET_RECRUITING

    Wenzhou, Zhejiang, 325000, China

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