Electroacupuncture after stroke at high altitude
Part of Brain & nervous system, Pain clinical trials.
This trial tests whether electroacupuncture (using tiny needles with a mild electric pulse) can improve arm and leg function after an ischemic stroke. It is designed for people living in high-altitude regions and aims to help recovery during the first few months after a stroke.
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Who can take part
- You have had a stroke caused by a blocked blood vessel (ischemic stroke), not bleeding in the brain.
- You are between 18 and 75 years old.
- You have had fewer than 3 strokes in your lifetime.
- Your current stroke happened between 2 weeks and 3 months ago.
- You are not pregnant, planning pregnancy, or breastfeeding.
- You do not have skin conditions, bleeding disorders, or other reasons that would make acupuncture unsafe.
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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