Multimodal neuroimaging protocol to explore the neural mechanisms of Tiao Shen Li Yan acupuncture in post-stroke dysphagia: a randomized sham-controlled clinical trial - Takeaways - MDSpire

Multimodal neuroimaging protocol to explore the neural mechanisms of Tiao Shen Li Yan acupuncture in post-stroke dysphagia: a randomized sham-controlled clinical trial

  • By

  • Jing Luo

  • Yan Huang

  • Lijun Wang

  • Guogao Zhang

  • Shaoyang Cui

  • Wenke Tang

  • Xueping Ding

  • Xueying Zhao

  • Yiqin Huang

  • Zhenhua Xu

  • Zhentao Zuo

  • June 19, 2026

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    The study investigates the neural mechanisms of Tiao Shen Li Yan acupuncture for post-stroke dysphagia using multimodal neuroimaging.

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    Forty-six post-stroke dysphagia patients will be randomized to receive either active or sham acupuncture over six weeks.

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    Primary outcomes include resting-state functional MRI and diffusion tensor imaging metrics reflecting brain connectivity changes.

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    Secondary outcomes will assess swallowing function and quality of life using standardized clinical assessments.

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    The trial aims to clarify how acupuncture modulates brain networks related to swallowing and supports evidence-based rehabilitation.

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Multimodal neuroimaging protocol to explore the neural mechanisms of Tiao Shen Li Yan acupuncture in post-stroke dysphagia: a randomized sham-controlled clinical trial

  • by Jing Luo, Yan Huang, Lijun Wang, Guogao Zhang, Shaoyang Cui, Wenke Tang, Xueping Ding, Xueying Zhao, Yiqin Huang, Zhenhua Xu, Zhentao Zuo

  • June 19, 2026

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