Xingnao Kaiqiao Acupuncture vs Electroacupuncture for Post-Stroke Upper Limb Recovery
NCT ID: NCT07078175
Last Updated: 2025-07-31
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Basic Information
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RECRUITING
NA
60 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
2024-11-01
2025-08-01
Brief Summary
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Data collection has been completed, and the study is currently being registered on ClinicalTrials.gov to ensure research transparency, ethical compliance, and to facilitate future publication. The final results and publication will be updated once the study receives a registration number.
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Detailed Description
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Eligible participants were screened and recruited according to predefined inclusion and exclusion criteria. Patients received standardized rehabilitation care, and the intervention group additionally received Xingnao Kaiqiao acupuncture targeting key acupoints associated with brain function and motor control. Outcomes were assessed using validated clinical scales and objective motor function tests.
The study adhered strictly to ethical guidelines and was approved by the Biomedical Research Ethics Committee of the University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City (Approval No. 3332/HDDD-DHYD, dated November 6, 2024). Data collection and intervention have been completed, and the results are being prepared for formal analysis and publication. This registration serves to ensure research transparency and compliance with international standards for clinical trials.
Conditions
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Study Design
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RANDOMIZED
PARALLEL
TREATMENT
SINGLE
Study Groups
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Xingnao Kaiqiao Acupuncture
Participants in this group received Xingnao Kaiqiao (XNKQ) acupuncture based on the standardized protocol developed by Prof. Shi Xuemin, focusing on awakening the brain and opening the sensory orifices. Treatment was administered once daily for 5 days/week over 4 weeks.
Xingnao Kaiqiao Acupuncture
Acupuncture procedure developed by Prof. Shi Xuemin. Key acupoints include DU26, PC6, SP6, LI4, and GV20, applied with rapid and penetrating stimulation.
Arm(s): Xingnao Kaiqiao Acupuncture
Electroacupuncture
Participants in this group received routine electroacupuncture therapy applied to standard upper-limb motor recovery acupoints. Treatment was administered once daily for 5 days/week over 4 weeks.
Electroacupuncture
Routine electroacupuncture using standard acupoints for hemiplegic upper limb rehabilitation, including LI15, LI11, SJ5, and LI4, with low-frequency electrical stimulation.
Interventions
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Xingnao Kaiqiao Acupuncture
Acupuncture procedure developed by Prof. Shi Xuemin. Key acupoints include DU26, PC6, SP6, LI4, and GV20, applied with rapid and penetrating stimulation.
Arm(s): Xingnao Kaiqiao Acupuncture
Electroacupuncture
Routine electroacupuncture using standard acupoints for hemiplegic upper limb rehabilitation, including LI15, LI11, SJ5, and LI4, with low-frequency electrical stimulation.
Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria
* Diagnosed with ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke confirmed by CT or MRI
* Stroke onset between 1 and 6 months prior to enrollment
* Moderate to severe upper limb motor impairment (FMA-UE score between 20 and 60)
* Medically stable and able to attend treatment sessions 3 times per week
* Capable of understanding the study procedures and providing informed consent
Exclusion Criteria
* Comorbidities that affect motor function (e.g., Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis)
* Severe aphasia or communication disorder that prevents assessment
* Botulinum toxin injection in the upper limb within the past 3 months
* Pacemaker or other contraindications to electroacupuncture
* Currently participating in another clinical trial
* Skin infections or local conditions at acupuncture sites
40 Years
80 Years
ALL
No
Sponsors
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Dr Nguyen Ngo Le Minh Anh MD, PhD
OTHER
Responsible Party
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Dr Nguyen Ngo Le Minh Anh MD, PhD
Lecturer, MD, PhD- Faculty of Traditional Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City
Principal Investigators
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Minh-Anh Nguyen Ngo Le, M.D., Ph.D.
Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR
University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam
Locations
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Ho Chi Minh City Orthopedic and Rehabilitation Hospital
Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam
Countries
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Central Contacts
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Facility Contacts
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Other Identifiers
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XNKQ-StrokeRCT2025
Identifier Type: -
Identifier Source: org_study_id
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