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Efficacy and safety of acupuncture for post-stroke spasticity: a study protocol for a randomized controlled trial

  • By

  • Zhihao Xiong

  • Juwei Dong

  • Yingying Zhu

  • Jiaxu Liu

  • Yini Hua

  • Yue Song

  • Jinxia Ni

  • Liangxiao Ma

  • Jing Bai

  • June 4, 2026

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    Post-stroke spasticity (PSS) is a significant complication affecting stroke recovery, leading to high morbidity and disability rates.

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    This study will evaluate the efficacy, feasibility, and safety of acupuncture for treating PSS in a randomized controlled trial.

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    A total of 180 patients will be randomly assigned to acupuncture, sham acupuncture, or basic treatment groups for a 4-week intervention.

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    Primary outcomes will include spasticity severity measured by the Modified Ashworth Scale, with secondary outcomes assessing motor function and daily activities.

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    The trial aims to clarify acupuncture's effectiveness for PSS and explore its underlying anti-spastic mechanisms.

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Efficacy and safety of acupuncture for post-stroke spasticity: a study protocol for a randomized controlled trial

  • by Zhihao Xiong, Juwei Dong, Yingying Zhu, Jiaxu Liu, Yini Hua, Yue Song, Jinxia Ni, Liangxiao Ma, Jing Bai

  • June 4, 2026

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