Acupuncture and Computer-based Training to Improve Attention Deficits in Patients After Stroke
NCT ID: NCT02324959
Last Updated: 2014-12-24
Study Results
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Basic Information
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UNKNOWN
NA
60 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
2014-11-30
2016-01-31
Brief Summary
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Detailed Description
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Conditions
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Study Design
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RANDOMIZED
PARALLEL
TREATMENT
SINGLE
Study Groups
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Acupuncture
Needling of affected meridian groups in line with Traditional Chinese Medicine procedures (Baihui and Shenting).
Acupuncture
The affected meridian group is treated by needling on Baihui (GV20\|DU20) and Shenting (GV24\|DU24) - both acupoints of the Governor Vessel. Baihui is 5 cun (1cun=3.33 cm) superior to the anterior hairline on the anterior median line (midpoint of the connecting line between the auricular apices).
Computer-based
Computer-based attention training (RehaCom).
RehaCom
The computer-based neurorehabilitation program is intended for patients with acquired cognitive deficits after brain damage, e.g. after stroke. The RehaCom software has five different therapeutic groups aimed at restoration of attention, memory, executive functions, and visual field, respectively. Each group has one to four different modules to choose from for each therapy session. Only attention will be trained in this study.
ACoTrain
A combination of computer-based attention training with acupuncture.
RehaCom
The computer-based neurorehabilitation program is intended for patients with acquired cognitive deficits after brain damage, e.g. after stroke. The RehaCom software has five different therapeutic groups aimed at restoration of attention, memory, executive functions, and visual field, respectively. Each group has one to four different modules to choose from for each therapy session. Only attention will be trained in this study.
Acupuncture
The affected meridian group is treated by needling on Baihui (GV20\|DU20) and Shenting (GV24\|DU24) - both acupoints of the Governor Vessel. Baihui is 5 cun (1cun=3.33 cm) superior to the anterior hairline on the anterior median line (midpoint of the connecting line between the auricular apices).
Interventions
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RehaCom
The computer-based neurorehabilitation program is intended for patients with acquired cognitive deficits after brain damage, e.g. after stroke. The RehaCom software has five different therapeutic groups aimed at restoration of attention, memory, executive functions, and visual field, respectively. Each group has one to four different modules to choose from for each therapy session. Only attention will be trained in this study.
Acupuncture
The affected meridian group is treated by needling on Baihui (GV20\|DU20) and Shenting (GV24\|DU24) - both acupoints of the Governor Vessel. Baihui is 5 cun (1cun=3.33 cm) superior to the anterior hairline on the anterior median line (midpoint of the connecting line between the auricular apices).
Other Intervention Names
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Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria
* Mild cognitive impairments (attention performance TAP \> 1 standard deviation below mean age-matched norm in at least one subtest).
* Conscious, stable physical condition and signed informed consent of patient.
Exclusion Criteria
* Inability to follow instructions (MoCA)
* Disorders of speech and instruction comprehension (tested with a modified token-test)
* Severe visual and/or hearing problems
* Pre-existing mental disorders - Pregnancy
18 Years
80 Years
ALL
No
Sponsors
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Reha Rheinfelden
OTHER
m&i-Fachklinik Herzogenaurach
UNKNOWN
Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine
OTHER
Responsible Party
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Shanli Yang
Dr.
Locations
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Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine
Fuzhou, Fujian, China
m&i Fachklinik Herzogenaurach
Herzogenaurach, Bavaria, Germany
Reha Rheinfelden
Rheinfelden, Canton of Aargau, Switzerland
Countries
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Facility Contacts
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Shanli Yang, Dr. Med.
Role: primary
Wilfried Schupp, Dr. med.
Role: primary
Hartwig Kulke, Ph.D.
Role: backup
Michael A. McCaskey, MSc.
Role: primary
Corina Schuster-Amft, PhD PT
Role: backup
References
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Huang J, McCaskey MA, Yang S, Ye H, Tao J, Jiang C, Schuster-Amft C, Balzer C, Ettlin T, Schupp W, Kulke H, Chen L. Effects of acupuncture and computer-assisted cognitive training for post-stroke attention deficits: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial. Trials. 2015 Dec 2;16:546. doi: 10.1186/s13063-015-1054-x.
Other Identifiers
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651
Identifier Type: -
Identifier Source: org_study_id