Can acupuncture and magnetic pulses restore arm function after a stroke?
NCT ID NCT07210944
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether adding scalp acupuncture to repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) improves arm movement in stroke survivors. Researchers will compare two groups: one getting rTMS plus standard rehab, and another getting rTMS plus scalp acupuncture and standard rehab. The trial involves 44 adults aged 18-70 who had a first stroke 1-6 months ago and have moderate arm weakness.
What this could mean
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Active substance
scalp acupuncture and repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could point toward a more effective rehabilitation program for improving arm movement after a stroke.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with only 44 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The combination therapy may not prove better than standard rehab.
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the Third Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University
Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310000, China
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