NCT07091708

EFFECT OF ELECTROACUPUNCTURE ON COMPLEX REGIONAL PAIN SYNDROME IN PATIENTS WITH STROKE: A RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED TRIAL

• Status: Not Yet Recruiting
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 40 (estimated)
• Sponsor: Cairo University · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 45 Years – 60 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) is a condition marked by pain that may occur spontaneously or in response to stimuli, often disproportionate to the initial injury.(Chae, 2010). In post-stroke complex regional pain syndrome, patients often have simultaneous shoulder and wrist pain. Symptoms may include edema, increased warmth in the hand, and limited in upper extremity joints. (Yu, 2009).The significance of post-stroke complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) lies not only in its profound impact on pain perception but also in its broader effects on patients' quality of life.(de mos et al.,2007) Managing complex regional pain syndrome involves a multidisciplinary approach with key physical therapy elements like elevation, massage, range of motion exercises, strengthening, and sensory re-education.(Sethy et al., 2017). Electrotherapy modalities include transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation. (Palmer, 2015). This includes heat treatments like ultrasound, hot and cold packs, and fluidotherapy

Detailed description

In this sense,acupuncture, presents a viable alternative to opioid analgesics for pain relief, offering effective treatment without the risk of dependency. one specific technique, electroacupuncture (ea), enhances traditional acupuncture by applying a small electric current between pairs of needles. research indicates that ea may alleviate pain by activating various bioactive chemicals, engaging multiple mechanisms at the peripheral, spinal, and supraspinal levels. this makes electroacupuncture a promising option for individuals seeking non-addictive pain management solutions.( zhang r, et al 2014).

Conditions

• Stroke

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
OTHER	Acupuncture	Acupuncture

Timeline

• Start date: 2025-08-15
• Primary completion: 2025-08-15
• Completion: 2026-06-15
• First posted: 2025-07-29
• Last updated: 2025-07-29