Electroacupuncture on Modifying Inflammatory Levels of Cytokines and Metabolites in Stroke Patients.
NCT ID: NCT05734976
Last Updated: 2023-02-21
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Basic Information
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UNKNOWN
NA
90 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
2022-09-14
2023-09-13
Brief Summary
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Detailed Description
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Electroacupuncture (EA) stimulation is commonly applied in the treatment of ischemic stroke in the clinic. The efficacy of EA is associated with the acupuncture points, intensity, intervals, and duration of the intervention of the treatment for stroke.
The inflammatory response might be associated with serum cholesterol levels since they are associated with a stroke between the LDL-c/HDL-c ratio and the prognosis after a stroke. This study evaluates the impact of electroacupuncture as a modifier of total cholesterol, HDL-c, and LDL-c blood levels and its anti-inflammatory effect in patients with cerebrovascular accidents. Measurement of the post-electroacupuncture serum level (total cholesterol, HDL-c, LDL-c, and triglycerides) will provide adequate information on the influence that these risk factors have on blood vessels and vascular endothelium.
Conditions
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Study Design
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RANDOMIZED
PARALLEL
BASIC_SCIENCE
SINGLE
Study Groups
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Electro-Acupuncture can modulate the levels of pro-inflammatory metabolites
the disproportionate inflammatory response presented by chronic and acute inflammation as is the case in patients with stroke. In addition, the evaluation of the risk factors associated with the presence of metabolites such as cholesterol and fatty acids will provide us with an adequate diagnosis of the influence that these risk factors have on the blood vessels and the vascular endothelium.This is the group that receives real electroacupuncture, applied to selected acupuncture points both on the arms and legs, and on the scalp. All procedures were carried out with disposable needles measuring 0.25 mm in diameter (32-gauge) and 44 mm in length.
electroacupuncture
This is the group that receives real electroacupuncture, applied to selected acupuncture points both on the arms and legs, and on the scalp. All procedures were carried out with disposable needles measuring 0.25 mm in diameter (32-gauge) and 44 mm in length.
The design and conduct randomized clinical trial using electroacupunture
efficacy and effectiveness of electroacupuncture in a clinical trial in electroacupuncture: design of control group and treatment group (including sharm acupuncture) and develop in this study the measurements in the patients and perform everything to the highest standards in both treatment procedures and measurement of results. Randomized controlled trail: intervention strategy and implementation.Also called Sham because it does not receive real stimulation from an acupuncture point, it is 1 cm away from the meridian. All procedures were carried out to a depth of 0.5 cm with disposable needles
electroacupuncture
This is the group that receives real electroacupuncture, applied to selected acupuncture points both on the arms and legs, and on the scalp. All procedures were carried out with disposable needles measuring 0.25 mm in diameter (32-gauge) and 44 mm in length.
Arm type Methodological challenge in design
Electroacupuncture treatment, develops different groups study are three; electroacupuncture group or real treatment,1st control group or Participants in the sham group also received 24 sessions of acupuncture treatment; however, needling was performed 1 cm away from the real acupoints and 2nd control group or non-penetration needles. Access to medical records; to collect data and store it securely and anonymously.this group will receive treatment at 6 acupuncture points, but without penetration, without electroacupuncture, this is why it is called the control group. Use disposable needles too
No interventions assigned to this group
Interventions
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electroacupuncture
This is the group that receives real electroacupuncture, applied to selected acupuncture points both on the arms and legs, and on the scalp. All procedures were carried out with disposable needles measuring 0.25 mm in diameter (32-gauge) and 44 mm in length.
Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria
2. Stroke diagnosed for the first time
3. Must be able to respond to simple commands and tolerate the electroacupuncture
Exclusion Criteria
2. Traumatic event
3. Immunosuppressive patients
4. Drug abuse
5. Pregnant or lactating women
6. Cardiac pacemaker patient
40 Years
80 Years
ALL
No
Sponsors
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China Medical University Hospital
OTHER
Responsible Party
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Yu-Chen Lee
Chief and Attending Physician, Department of Acupuncture, China Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan.
Locations
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China Medical University Hospital
Taichung, Taichung North Distrit, Taiwan
Countries
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References
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Related Links
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Stroke: Morbidity, Risk Factors, and Care in Taiwan
Pathophysiology of Lacunar Stroke: History's Mysteries and Modern Interpretations
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Other Identifiers
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CMUH111-REC1-132
Identifier Type: -
Identifier Source: org_study_id
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