Electroacupuncture and NGF for swallowing problems after stroke
Part of Brain & nervous system, Digestive system, Ear, nose & throat, Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study tests whether a specific type of electroacupuncture (a gentle needle therapy with mild electrical pulses) plus a nerve growth factor injection can help people who have trouble swallowing after a recent stroke. The goal is to see if this combination improves swallowing function better than standard care.
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Who can take part
- You had a first-time stroke caused by a blood clot (ischemic stroke) between 15 and 180 days ago.
- You are between 18 and 80 years old.
- You have trouble swallowing (dysphagia) that started after the stroke, confirmed by a special X-ray test.
- You are willing to receive acupuncture, electroacupuncture, and a shot in the buttock, and can follow the study plan.
- You are not pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning to become pregnant.
- You do not have any other major health issues (like severe heart, liver, kidney problems) or a history of allergic reactions to the nerve growth factor injection.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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