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Evaluating the Effectiveness and Safety of Dynamic Scalp Acupuncture in Post-Stroke Rehabilitation: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Protocol

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  • Sang-Joon An

  • Woo-Chul Shin

  • Jungbin Song

  • Jae-Heung Cho

  • Won-Seok Chung

  • Mi-Yeon Song

  • Hyungsuk Kim

  • July 17, 2026

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    Dynamic Scalp Acupuncture (DSA) combines scalp acupuncture with task-oriented training for stroke rehabilitation.

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    This systematic review aims to evaluate the efficacy and safety of DSA through randomized controlled trials.

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    Primary outcomes will focus on motor function, while secondary outcomes will include activities of daily living and adverse events.

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    The review will follow PRISMA-P guidelines and include studies from various international and Chinese databases.

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    Eligible studies must be RCTs involving adults diagnosed with ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke.

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Assessing efficacy and safety of dynamic scalp acupuncture for post-stroke rehabilitation: systematic review and meta-analysis protocol

  • by Sang-Joon An, Woo-Chul Shin, Jungbin Song, Jae-Heung Cho, Won-Seok Chung, Mi-Yeon Song, Hyungsuk Kim

  • July 17, 2026

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