NCT05333497

Programmed Flexor-extensor Alternating Electrical Acupiont Stimulation on Limb Functional Reconstruction After Stroke

Study on the Effect Mechanism of Programmed Flexor-extensor Alternating Electrical Acupiont Stimulation on Upper Limb Functional Reconstruction After Stroke: Study Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trail

• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 84 (actual)
• Sponsor: Yang Liu · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 35 Years – 75 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Accepted

Summary

The purpose of this study is to study the effect mechanism of programmed flexor-extensor alternating electrical acupiont stimulation on upper limb functional reconstruction after stroke.

Detailed description

After being informed about the study and potential risks, all patients who meet the inclusion criteria, after signing the informed consent, will be randamized divided into two groups in a blind manner. The patients will undergo a 3-week treatment (6 days per week and 1 day for rest, a total of 18 days of treatment). Those in the control group are treated with conventional flexor-extensor alternating electrical acupiont stimulation, and in the treatment group, programmed stimulation will be adopted (30 minutes, once a day). Besides, data from healthy participants will be collected and processed for reference and control purposes.

Conditions

• Stroke Sequelae
• Movement Disorders

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
DEVICE	the fourth programmed generation of low-frequency acupoint electric stimulation therapy instrument	Conventional electrical stimulation does not produce coordinated movement of multiple joints by stimulating several locally generated single ones simultaneously. The stimulation after the improved program, through different time output electrical stimulation on different parts of the muscles or muscle groups, forming the programmed motion. The purpose of this study is to achieve the rehabilitation goal of single joint - multiple joint - extensive movement, promote the coordination recovery of affected limb movement and relieve muscle fatigue.
DEVICE	the fourth generation of low-frequency acupoint electric stimulation therapy instrument	In this study, the instrument of alternate acupoint electrical stimulation of flexor and extensor muscles combines traditional acupoint therapy with modern low-frequency electric stimulation technology, has the advantages of non-invasive and convenient application, and has a good effect on improving the range of motion of joints, relieving spasm, enhancing muscle strength, promoting the recovery of the central nervous system and other aspects.

Timeline

• Start date: 2022-04-18
• Primary completion: 2022-04-18
• Completion: 2023-02-01
• First posted: 2022-04-19
• Last updated: 2023-03-20

Locations

1 site across 1 country: China