Effect of Acupuncture vs Sham Acupuncture on Patients With Poststroke Motor Aphasia: A Randomized Clinical Trial.

ABSTRACT:

Importance

Motor aphasia is common among patients with stroke. Acupuncture is recommended as an alternative therapy for poststroke aphasia, but its efficacy remains uncertain.

Objective

To investigate the effects of acupuncture on language function, neurological function, and quality of life in patients with poststroke motor aphasia.

Design, setting, and participants

This multicenter, sham-controlled, randomized clinical trial was conducted in 3 tertiary hospitals in China from October 21, 2019, to November 13, 2021. Adult patients with poststroke motor aphasia were enrolled. Data analysis was performed from February to April 2023.

Interventions

Eligible participants were randomly allocated (1:1) to manual acupuncture (MA) or sham acupuncture (SA) groups. Both

SUBMITTER: Li B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10804271 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature