Plain-English translation of NCT05623137 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated ·
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 a treatment called Acu-TENS — a non-invasive device that delivers gentle electrical stimulation to specific points on your skin that correspond to traditional acupuncture locations. The study is designed to see whether Acu-TENS, combined with a sleep improvement program, can help people over 55 who have had a stroke sleep better, think more clearly, and move more easily. You would receive either the real treatment or a placebo device (one that looks identical but doesn't deliver any electrical current).
Many people who have had a stroke struggle with sleep problems, but there are limited treatment options available. Researchers want to test whether this electrical stimulation approach — which doesn't involve needles or medication — could be an effective and safe way to help stroke survivors sleep better and improve their overall recovery.
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If you join this study, you would be randomly assigned to receive either the real Acu-TENS treatment or a placebo device that looks identical. You would visit the research center to have small electrode pads placed on specific acupuncture points on your body, where they would deliver gentle electrical stimulation. You would also receive written guidance on improving your sleep habits. The study would track your sleep quality, thinking ability, movement, and overall quality of life over the course of the trial.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Jun 13, 2026 · Not medical advice
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