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Acupuncture for Post-Stroke Dysphagia: A Clinical Study

Acupuncture Treatment for Post-Stroke Dysphagia: A Prospective, Multicenter Clinical Study of a Cohort-Based Embedded Partially Randomized Preference Trial

Sponsor

First Teaching Hospital of Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine

Enrollment

3,232 participants

Start Date

Apr 1, 2026

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Acupuncture Post-stroke Dysphagia

Summary

Employing a nested design, a partially randomized preference study (Study II) is embedded within a prospective, multicenter cohort study (Study I). The cohort study, with acupuncture as the exposure factor, explores the clinical efficacy and health economic value of different integrated Chinese and Western medicine treatment protocols. The nested partially randomized preference study of different acupuncture protocols generates high-level evidence through randomized cohorts while supplementing real-world decision-making with preference cohort data.

Eligibility

Min Age: 18 YearsMax Age: 80 Years

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This clinical trial is studying a procedure called acupuncture for people with acupuncture and post-stroke dysphagia. The study is currently recruiting participants at 1 location. People eligible for this study include aged 18 Years to 80 Years.

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Interventions

PROCEDUREacupuncture

Tongguan Liqiao Acupuncture Group： ①Acupoint Selection The treatment is phased, combining main and adjunct points. Main points: Neiguan (PC6), Shuigou (GV26), Sanyinjiao (SP6). Adjunct points: Fengchi (GB20), Wangu (GB12), Yifeng (TE17). Treatment is phased, combining primary and auxiliary points. ② Location and Operation Point locations follow the 2006 National Standard of the People's Republic of China (GB/T12346-2006) "Acupoint Names and Locations." Manipulation follows the SCM 88-2025 International Standard for Traditional Chinese Medicine Techniques: Acupuncture Method for Tongguan Liqiao to Treat Post-Stroke Dysphagia. Conventional Acupuncture Group： The "protocol scheme" habitually applied by each research unit (sub-center). Once designated, the protocol scheme shall not be altered and must be strictly adhered to.

Locations(1)

Xiaonong Fan

Tianjin, Tianjin Municipality, China

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