Assessing stroke phases using Traditional Chinese Medicine diagnostic tools
Attending Physician, Department of Chinese Medicine
This study is testing whether Traditional Chinese Medicine tools, like tongue and pulse diagnosis, can help understand the different stages of ischemic stroke in patients over 40 who are recently diagnosed.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 24 (estimated) |
| Ages | 20 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | China Medical University Hospital Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Changhua) |
| Trial ID | NCT06342206 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study aims to evaluate the acute and chronic phases of ischemic cerebral stroke by utilizing Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) diagnostic tools, specifically tongue and pulse diagnosis. The study will involve patients over 40 years old who have been diagnosed with ischemic stroke and are within 10 days of their cerebral vascular accident. By collecting and analyzing data through TCM methods, the researchers hope to identify changes in the stages of ischemic stroke, potentially leading to better patient outcomes. The study will be conducted at China Medical University Hospital and YuanRung Hospital in Changhua.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are patients over 40 years old who have been diagnosed with ischemic stroke and are within 10 days of their stroke event.
Not a fit: Patients with unstable vital signs, cognitive impairments, or those unable to participate in tongue and pulse examinations may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance early intervention strategies for ischemic stroke patients using TCM, potentially improving recovery and reducing long-term disability.
How similar studies have performed: While the use of TCM diagnostic tools is a novel approach in stroke assessment, similar studies have shown promise in integrating traditional methods with modern medical practices.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: 1. Patients older than 40 years of age, who acted in concert with the complete examination and answered the questionnaire. 2. Participants were diagnosed as ischemic stroke (ICD-10：I63) by neurologist, and were approved by head CT or MRI examination. 3. Those with a stable vital sign after being examined by an internal medicine specialist 4. Those who experience a cerebral vascular accident within 10 days of the consultation 5. Signing the agreement document to join the research program Exclusion Criteria: 1. Those with an unstable vital sign 2. Patients who were unable to protrude their tongue or the protruding length was insufficient 3. Those at risk of jaw dislocation 4. Those with an arteriovenous shunt or fistula 5. Those who experience seizures 6. Those with poor cognition and communication
Where this trial is running
Changhua
- YuanRung Hospital — Changhua, Taiwan (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Lun-Chien Lo, profession
- Email: cmulclo@gmail.com
- Phone: 886-04-22053366
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.