Can finger stimulation wake the brain? new trial explores ancient acupressure for coma patients

NCT ID NCT06927713

Ongoing Symptom relief Sponsor: Xijing Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

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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DISORDERS OF CONSCIOUSNESS DUE TO SEVERE BRAIN INJURY

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Shaanxi Provincial People's Hospital

Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710068, China
Xi'an International Medical Center Hospita

Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710100, China
Xi'an TCM Hospital of Encephalopathy

Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710038, China
Xijing Hospital

Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710032, China