Combining TCM Sniffing Therapy with Electroacupuncture for Stroke Recovery

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This clinical trial investigates the effects of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) sniffing therapy combined with electroacupuncture on patients experiencing cognitive impairment following a stroke. Participants are divided into five groups: a control group, an electroacupuncture group, a sniffing therapy group, a combined therapy group, and a sham group. All groups receive conventional drug treatment and supportive care, while the intervention groups receive specific therapies aimed at improving cognitive function. The study evaluates clinical efficacy using various cognitive and functional assessments after one month of treatment.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* (1) Stroke as per the TCM definition, presenting symptoms include unilateral paresis or paralysis, sensory deficits, speech impairment, and hemianopsia. PSCI diagnosis involves clinically significant deficits in at least one cognitive domain and severe disruption of instrumental ADLs/ADLs.; (2) The scores on the MMSE scale must adhere to the following criteria: Less than 17 points for individuals with illiteracy, less than 20 points for those with primary school education, and less than 24 points for individuals with a middle school education or higher.; (3) Aged under 70 years; (4) No history of mental illness, clear consciousness, stable vital signs, and able to complete the scale assessment; (5) Within 6 months post-stroke, diagnosed as a patient in the recovery period of cerebral infarction (or cerebral hemorrhage) at admission; (6) Signed informed consent by the patient or their family.

Exclusion Criteria:

* (1) Transient ischemic attack; (2) Subarachnoid hemorrhage; (3) History of severe liver or kidney diseases, mental illness, epilepsy, asthma, or obstructive pulmonary diseases; (4) Occurrence of cognitive impairment prior to stroke; (5) Severe communication barriers; (6) Substance abuse or heavy alcohol consumption; (7) Implanted cardiac pacemakers or other electronic devices.

Where it's running

• the Affiliated Zhejiang Provincial People's Hospital to Hangzhou Medical College.
  Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Xinyun Li, doctor — hangzhou medical colleage
• Study coordinator: Xinyun Dr LI, Doctor
• Email: lxyjasmine2010@163.com
• Phone: 8618069783240

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.