Key Technical Research on the Treatment of Post-stroke Cognitive Impairment With Brain Electric F… (NCT07423715) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Key Technical Research on the Treatment of Post-stroke Cognitive Impairment With Brain Electric Field Therapy Based on Acupoint Regulation
110 participantsStarted 2026-02-10
Plain-language summary
This clinical study investigates whether electroacupuncture can improve thinking and memory in people with cognitive problems after a stroke (Post-Stroke Cognitive Impairment, or PSCI).
Participants will be randomly assigned to one of two groups: one group will receive real electroacupuncture, while the other will receive a sham treatment . Both groups will also receive standard medical care.The main goal is to see if the real electroacupuncture leads to greater improvement in cognitive function tests over 6 months compared to the sham treatment. The study will also use brain scans (MRI) and other assessments to understand how the treatment might work.
Who can participate
Age range
35 Years – 80 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion criteria
. Meets diagnostic criteria for Vascular Cognitive Impairment (VCI) per the 2024 Chinese VCI guidelines.
. Meets TCM diagnostic criteria per the 2024 Vascular Mild Cognitive Impairment guidelines.
. Basic communication ability (Mandarin) and has a stable caregiver.
. Provides written informed consent.
Exclusion criteria
Questions worth asking your doctor
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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
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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?
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What they're measuring
1
Change in Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) Score
Timeframe: baseline, 3 months and 6 months post-treatment.
2
Change in MoCA (Montreal Cognitive Assessment) Scale Score
Timeframe: baseline, 3 months and 6 months post-treatment.
3
Change in Clinical Dementia Rating (CDR) scale Score
Timeframe: baseline, 3 months and 6 months post-treatment.
4
Change in NTB (Neuropsychological Test Battery) Score
Timeframe: baseline, 3 months and 6 months post-treatment.
Trial details
NCT IDNCT07423715
SponsorSecond Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University