Effect of Acupuncture-rehabilitation Therapy on Homocysteine and Cognitive Function for Patients with Ischemic Stroke / 中国康复理论与实践

ABSTRACT

Objective:To investigate the effects of acupuncture-rehabilitation therapy on homocysteine (Hcy) and cognitive function in patients with cognitive impairment after ischemic stroke. Methods:From July, 2017 to June, 2018, 88 patients with cognitive impairment after ischemic stroke were randomly divided into group A (n = 29, cluster needling), group B (n = 30, cognitive training) and group C (n = 29, acupuncture-rehabilitation). Their serum Hcy content was measured and they were assessed with Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) before and 30 days after treatment. Results:The serum Hcy content was the least in group C after treatment (F = 6.570, P < 0.01), with the most score of MoCA (F = 31.526, P < 0.001). Conclusion:Acupuncture-rehabilitation therapy is more effective than simple cluster needling or cognitive training for patients with cognitive impairment after ischemic stroke.