Can acupuncture with electricity boost stroke healing?
NCT ID NCT05734976
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether electroacupuncture (a type of acupuncture with mild electric pulses) can lower inflammation and help people recover after a stroke. 17 adults who had their first ischemic stroke took part. Researchers measured changes in symptoms and blood markers to see if the treatment was effective.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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17 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Oct 2022
- Finished
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Nov 2024
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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35 to 80 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: Diagnosis of acute ischemic stroke from (ICD10 diagnostic code I63 - I66) First-time ischemic stroke diagnosis: confirmed with scanner (TC) and magnetic resonance (MRI) Stable hemodynamic indices according to safety standards in patients with ischemic stroke. The age is between 35 and 80 years old. Exclusion Criteria: Hemorrhagic stroke (diagnostic I61 to diagnostic code I61.9) Cancer patients Recent event trauma requiring hospitalization Patients undergoing immunosuppressive therapy. Drug dependence and abuse. Pregnancy or fertility treatment Required pacemakers.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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China Medical University Hospital
Taichung, Taichung North Distrit, 40044, Taiwan
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