Plain-English translation of NCT05561088 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
This trial is testing whether head acupuncture, when added to standard stroke treatment after emergency clot-removal surgery, can help people recover better from acute ischemic stroke. All participants will receive the emergency surgery (called mechanical thrombectomy) to remove the blood clot blocking blood flow to the brain. Half will also receive acupuncture sessions as part of their recovery, while the other half will receive only the standard guideline-recommended treatment.
After emergency clot-removal surgery for stroke, doctors want to find additional treatments that can help patients recover more function and independence. Acupuncture is a traditional therapy that some research suggests may help with stroke recovery, and this trial will test whether adding it to standard care actually improves outcomes.
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All participants will first receive the emergency mechanical thrombectomy surgery to remove the blood clot. After that surgery, you'll be randomly assigned to one of two groups: one group receives only standard stroke recovery treatment following hospital guidelines, while the other group receives that same standard treatment plus a course of head acupuncture sessions. You'll be monitored during your hospital stay and have follow-up visits to assess your recovery and check for any side effects.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Aug 15, 2026 · Not medical advice
China
Sponsor
Xi'an No.3 Hospital
Enrollment target
~272 participants
Started
April 2023
Primary completion
February 2026
This trial's estimated completion date has passed — the record may not be fully up to date.
Age range
18 Years – 100 Years
Last updated on clinicaltrials.gov in May 2023.
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Central contact
Shilin L i, Doctor
Xi'an No.3 Hospital
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