A randomized controlled trial of acupuncture treatment of acute ischemic stroke / 中国针灸

ABSTRACT

<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To explore effects of acupuncture on ability of daily living (ALD) and the incidence rate of disability and mortality of the patient of acute ischemic stroke.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>Forty patients with acute ischemic stroke were randomly assigned to an acupuncture group and a control group, 20 cases in each group. The treatment group were treated with acupuncture for 3-4 weeks, 5 times each week, and routine therapy. The control group were treated with routine therapy alone.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>No statistically significant differences between the two groups in the score of neurological defection, and the incidence rate of disability and mortality at following survey of 3 and 6 months were found.</p><p><b>CONCLUSION</b>Acupuncture is safe and feasible for stroke at early stage.</p>