Using acupuncture to treat dementia after a stroke
The Role of Acupuncture-induced Exosome in Treating Post-stroke Dementia
This study is testing if acupuncture can help improve thinking and memory in people who have had a stroke and are dealing with dementia.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 30 (estimated) |
| Ages | 50 Years to 75 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | China Medical University Hospital Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Taichung, North District) |
| Trial ID | NCT05326724 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study investigates the potential of acupuncture-induced exosomes in treating post-stroke dementia, a condition that affects a significant number of stroke survivors. It aims to explore how exosomes, which are small extracellular vesicles involved in cell communication, may play a role in cognitive recovery following a stroke. The study will involve patients with a history of stroke and specific cognitive impairment levels, utilizing acupuncture as the primary intervention to potentially enhance recovery. The research seeks to provide insights into a novel therapeutic approach for a condition that currently has limited treatment options.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are individuals with a history of stroke and a Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) score between 16 and 26.
Not a fit: Patients with serious comorbid conditions, intolerance to acupuncture, or allergies to acupuncture needles may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could offer a new, effective treatment option for patients suffering from post-stroke dementia.
How similar studies have performed: While acupuncture has been explored in various contexts, the specific use of acupuncture-induced exosomes for post-stroke dementia is a novel approach that has not been extensively tested in prior studies.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: 1. History of stroke. 2. MMSE score between 16 and 26. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Those with serious diseases, such as heart failure, chronic failure or cancer patients, etc. 2. Intolerance to acupuncture treatment. 3. Allergy to acupuncture needles. 4. Refusal to sign the informed consent form.
Where this trial is running
Taichung, North District
- China Medical University Hospital — Taichung, North District, Taiwan (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Ching-Liang Hsieh, Ph.D
- Email: clhsieh@mail.cmuh.org.tw
- Phone: +886-4-22053366
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.