Electroacupuncture for memory and thinking after stroke
Part of Brain & nervous system, Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study tests whether electroacupuncture (using tiny electric pulses through thin needles) can help improve memory, focus, and thinking after a stroke. If you have mild to moderate thinking problems after a stroke, this treatment may help support your recovery.
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Who can take part
- You had a stroke and now have memory or thinking problems (but not severe dementia)
- You are between 35 and 80 years old
- You can speak Mandarin and have a regular caregiver to help you
- You are willing to have acupuncture (with mild electric stimulation) and MRI scans
- You do not have serious heart, liver, kidney, or skin conditions that would interfere
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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