Electroacupuncture for complex regional pain syndrome after stroke
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This trial tests whether electroacupuncture (a treatment using thin needles with a mild electric current) can help reduce pain from complex regional pain syndrome in people who have had a stroke. It aims to see if this treatment is safe and helpful for managing this condition.
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Who can take part
- You are between 45 and 65 years old.
- You have had a stroke and been diagnosed with complex regional pain syndrome (a painful condition that can affect your arm or leg).
- You did not have hand or shoulder problems before your stroke.
- You do not have certain other conditions like heart failure, chronic kidney disease, rheumatoid arthritis, or diabetes.
- You are not pregnant.
Quick eligibility check
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