Electroacupuncture for stroke-related complex regional pain
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This study tests if electroacupuncture (a gentle needling with mild electric current) can help relieve Complex Regional Pain Syndrome after a stroke. It could be an option if you have both a stroke and CRPS, and no other major health conditions.
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Who can take part
- You are between 45 and 65 years old.
- You have been diagnosed with Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) by a neurologist.
- You have had a stroke.
- You did not have hand or shoulder problems before your stroke.
- You do not have heart failure, chronic kidney disease, rheumatoid arthritis, or diabetes.
- You are not pregnant.
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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