Plain-English translation of NCT06313866 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
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After a stroke, some people experience problems with memory, thinking, or daily activities. This trial is testing whether combining two traditional Chinese medicine approaches—electroacupuncture (a type of acupuncture with mild electrical stimulation) and inhaling the scent of a medicinal herb called Acorus calamus—can help improve these thinking problems. You would receive one or more of these treatments for 4 weeks, along with standard stroke recovery care that all participants receive.
Cognitive problems after stroke can seriously affect a person's quality of life and independence. Current medications help only some patients. This trial is exploring whether combining acupuncture and herbal aromatherapy might offer additional benefit for recovering thinking and memory skills.
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You would visit the clinic for 4 weeks of treatment. Depending on which group you're assigned to, you might receive acupuncture needles placed in your neck with gentle electrical stimulation, or you might inhale the scent of a medicinal herb for 5–10 minutes several times a day, or both treatments combined. Everyone also takes standard stroke recovery medication. Before and after treatment, you'll complete thinking and memory tests, blood pressure checks, and possibly brain imaging to measure any changes.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Jul 13, 2026 · Not medical advice
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