Can hand acupuncture points wake the brain?

NCT ID NCT06927713

First seen Feb 20, 2026 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 7 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 severe brain injury. The trial involves 60 participants and measures changes in consciousness using a standard scale. The goal is to find the best stimulation method to improve awareness and responsiveness.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • 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

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