Can acupuncture spark awareness in Brain-Injury patients?
NCT ID NCT07551076
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study will test whether electroacupuncture at specific points on the hands can help people with long-term disorders of consciousness, such as a vegetative state or minimally conscious state. Researchers plan to enroll 66 participants and use standard consciousness scales to measure any improvements. The goal is to see if this traditional Chinese medicine technique can safely and effectively promote arousal.
What this could mean
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Active substance
electroacupuncture at Jing-Well points
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a safe, non-invasive way to help some patients with chronic disorders of consciousness regain awareness.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with no control group, so results may not be conclusive. The treatment may not work for all patients, and benefits could be modest.
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