Integrative medicine in treating post-stroke depression: Study protocol for a multicenter, prospective, randomized, controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Post-stroke depression (PSD) is one of the most common neuropsychiatric diseases in patients with stroke, and it can increase the disability rate, mortality, and recurrence rate of stroke. Currently, many clinical studies have indicated that traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), such as acupuncture and herbs, Western medicine, rehabilitation, repeated transcranial magnetic stimulation, and other treatment methods, are effective in treating PSD. However, no study has formulated a comprehensive treatment plan that integrates TCM, Western medicine, and rehabilitation for PSD. Thus, this trial aims to assess the efficacy and safety of integrative medicine for treating PSD.

Methods

This multicenter, prospective, randomized, controlled study aims to form a set of effectiv

SUBMITTER: Chen J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9469014 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature