Electroacupuncture on Modifying Inflammatory Levels of Cytokines and Metabolites in Stroke Patients. (NCT05734976) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Electroacupuncture on Modifying Inflammatory Levels of Cytokines and Metabolites in Stroke Patients.
Taiwan17 participantsStarted 2022-10-11
Plain-language summary
The study will make an association between the diagnosis of traditional Chinese medicine that establishes that the syndrome of blood stagnation generates alteration in blood flow, vascular dysfunction, and damage to the endothelium. This process is like what occurs in a stroke. It will use electroacupuncture to change this chronic inflammatory process, and to know the effects and efficacy of this technique in the regulation and modulation of to treat extensive inflammatory diseases. However, this inflammatory response must be associated with serum cholesterol levels, since they are associated with a stroke between the LDL-C/HDL-C ratio and the prognosis after a stroke.
Who can participate
Age range
35 Years – 80 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
Diagnosis of acute ischemic stroke from (ICD10 diagnostic code I63 - I66) First-time ischemic stroke diagnosis: confirmed with scanner (TC) and magnetic resonance (MRI) Stable hemodynamic indices according to safety standards in patients with ischemic stroke.
The age is between 35 and 80 years old.
Exclusion Criteria:
Hemorrhagic stroke (diagnostic I61 to diagnostic code I61.9) Cancer patients Recent event trauma requiring hospitalization Patients undergoing immunosuppressive therapy. Drug dependence and abuse. Pregnancy or fertility treatment Required pacemakers.
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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Neurological examination( clinical signs of stroke)
Timeframe: This assessment can be used before and after the electroacupuncture treatment period (1 week, 2 weeks, 4 weeks) stroke patient's ability and independence to care for themselves