Plain-English translation of NCT07208019 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 study is testing electroacupuncture as a treatment for cognitive impairment (problems with thinking, memory, and concentration) that develops after a stroke. About one-third to one-half of stroke survivors experience these kinds of thinking problems, and current treatments are limited. Researchers want to see whether electroacupuncture—a technique that uses thin needles combined with mild electrical current at specific body points—can help restore cognitive function and improve quality of life.
After a stroke, many survivors struggle with memory and thinking problems that affect their independence and daily life. Currently, doctors don't have many proven treatments specifically for these cognitive problems. This trial exists to test whether this treatment can fill that gap and offer hope to stroke survivors dealing with long-term thinking difficulties.
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You will be randomly assigned to receive either real electroacupuncture treatment or sham (placebo) electroacupuncture—where the device is placed but no electrical current is delivered. Both groups receive treatment using thin needles placed at specific acupuncture points combined with electrical stimulation (or no stimulation in the sham group). You'll attend regular treatment sessions and have your thinking and memory tested at different time points using standardized cognitive assessments to measure whether the treatment helps. The study aims to enroll 340 participants to determine whether this approach is effective.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Jun 16, 2026 · Not medical advice
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