Acupuncture for Swallowing and Tube Removal After Brain Injury
Part of Brain & nervous system, Digestive system, Ear, nose & throat, Injuries & trauma, Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests if acupuncture on the ear and body can help people with severe brain injuries regain the ability to swallow safely and have their breathing tube removed. It's for patients who are at least 1 month but no more than 3 months after a stroke or brain bleed.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You had a severe brain injury from a stroke or brain bleed, confirmed by a CT or MRI scan.
- The injury happened between 1 and 3 months ago.
- You are 18 years or older.
- You have a breathing tube (tracheal cannula) when you enter the rehab unit.
- Your legal representative can sign a consent form for you.
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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