Can finger stimulation wake the brain? new trial explores ancient acupressure for coma patients
NCT ID NCT06927713
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 16, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tests different ways of stimulating specific points on the hands (called Jing-Well points) to see if they can help people with disorders of consciousness after a severe brain injury. The trial involves 60 adults aged 18-80 who have been in a vegetative or minimally conscious state for 7 to 90 days. Researchers will measure changes in consciousness using a standard scale and brain activity patterns.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Shaanxi Provincial People's Hospital
Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710068, China
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Xi'an International Medical Center Hospita
Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710100, China
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Xi'an TCM Hospital of Encephalopathy
Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710038, China
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Xijing Hospital
Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710032, China
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