Investigating the Impact of Acupuncture on Cerebral Hemodynamics and Efficacy in Patients with Posterior Circulation Ischemic Stroke and Vertigo: A Protocol for a Multicenter, Randomized Controlled Trial - Takeaways - MDSpire

Investigating the Impact of Acupuncture on Cerebral Hemodynamics and Efficacy in Patients with Posterior Circulation Ischemic Stroke and Vertigo: A Protocol for a Multicenter, Randomized Controlled Trial

  • By

  • Meng Gong

  • Pei Li

  • Renyan Xiao

  • Lina Pang

  • Xiangyin Ye

  • Shufang Li

  • Taijun Jiang

  • Hong Guo

  • Hongling Duan

  • Xuemei Deng

  • Song Jin

  • April 21, 2026

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    This study investigates acupuncture's effects on cerebral hemodynamics and clinical efficacy in patients with posterior circulation ischemic stroke and vertigo.

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    A multicenter, randomized controlled trial will enroll 234 participants, comparing manual acupuncture, sham acupuncture, and western medication.

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    Primary outcomes include the Dizziness Handicap Inventory, while secondary outcomes assess dizziness, anxiety, and adverse events during follow-up.

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    The trial aims to evaluate acupuncture's ability to improve mean flow velocity and reduce resistance index in key cerebral arteries.

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    This research seeks to provide evidence for acupuncture as a safe and effective treatment for vertigo associated with posterior circulation ischemic stroke.

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Investigating the Impact of Acupuncture on Cerebral Hemodynamics and Efficacy in Patients with Posterior Circulation Ischemic Stroke and Vertigo: A Protocol for a Multicenter, Randomized Controlled Trial

  • by Meng Gong, Pei Li, Renyan Xiao, Lina Pang, Xiangyin Ye, Shufang Li, Taijun Jiang, Hong Guo, Hongling Duan, Xuemei Deng, Song Jin

  • April 21, 2026

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