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Tongue analysis may reveal how electroacupuncture aids stroke recovery

NCT ID NCT07107958

Disease control Sponsor: Dr Nguyen Ngo Le Minh Anh MD, PhD Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Aug 28, 2026 · Last updated Aug 28, 2026

Summary

This trial tests whether a four-week course of electroacupuncture changes tongue appearance in people recovering from an ischemic stroke. Researchers will use an automated tongue imaging system to capture and analyze tongue color, shape, and coating before and after treatment. The study enrolls 200 adults in early stroke recovery, from 2 days to 3 months after the event. The goal is to see if tongue changes track with improvements in daily functioning, which could make tongue diagnosis a useful monitoring tool in stroke rehabilitation.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Electroacupuncture, a procedure where thin needles are inserted at specific points and stimulated with a mild electric current
What this could lead to
If it works, this could give doctors a simple, non-invasive way to monitor stroke recovery and tailor rehabilitation using tongue appearance.
What could go wrong
This is an early, exploratory study without a control group, so any tongue changes may not be directly caused by the treatment. Results may not apply to all stroke patients.

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

200 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

May 2025

Finished

Aug 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 80 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Adults of any age (no upper or lower age limit). * Diagnosis of ischemic stroke confirmed by neuroimaging (CT or MRI). * Currently in the early recovery phase, defined as 2 days to 3 months after stroke onset. * Stable vital signs and deemed clinically suitable for rehabilitation and electroacupuncture. * Ability to communicate effectively and follow treatment instructions. * Provides written informed consent to participate in the study. Exclusion Criteria: * Diagnosis of hemorrhagic stroke or stroke of non-ischemic origin. * Severe cognitive deficits or global aphasia that prevents participation or assessment. * Serious comorbid conditions such as end-stage heart failure, malignancies, or renal failure. * Presence of electronic implants (e.g., pacemakers) or other contraindications to electroacupuncture. * Enrollment in another interventional clinical trial within the preceding 30 days.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

ischemic stroke

As listed by the trial registrant

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Electro-acupuncture Ischemia stroke

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Ho Chi Minh City Hospital for Rehabilitation and Orthopedics

    Ho Chi Minh City, 70000, Vietnam

  • Ho Chi Minh City Traditional Medicine Hospital

    Ho Chi Minh City, 700000, Vietnam

  • University Medical Center Ho Chi Minh City - Campus 3

    Ho Chi Minh City, 700000, Vietnam

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