This trial is enrolling individuals with incomplete spinal cord injuries to test the effects of electroacupuncture (a form of acupuncture) on brain structure and functional recovery. Electroacupuncture passes a small electric current between pairs of acupuncture needles. Previous clinical studies of acupuncture have not looked at changes in the brain, which is closely related to the structure and function of spinal cord. The aim of this study is to aanyze changes in the brain, and to provide a theoretical basis for the clinical application of electroacupuncture. If included in the study, participants will be randomly assigned to one of two study groups; 1) receiving routine rehabilitation training, or 2) receiving rehabilitation training combined with electroacupuncture for 3 months. Rehabilitation will include training for sitting, standing, muscle strength, functional movement, and transfer training. The electroacupuncture will be performed with the HANS100A device on major acupoints (Jiaji points).
Traumatic
Type
Details
Rehabilitation training: Functional movement training and transfer training will be performed for 20min each time and once a day; Standing and walking training, 2 times a day, 30min each time. Electroacupuncture: Han's pain irritant instrument (HANS100A) for 30min with the stimulation frequency of 2 /100 Hz and intensity of 1-2mA. Once a day, 5 days a week and rest 2 days, a week is one course and the duration need 12 courses. Overall 3 months of intervention, and a follow-up assessment 3 months post-intervention Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) before the study and after 3 months.
Main benefits
Standing/walking/mobility
Additional benefits
Arm/hand function
Bladder health/function
Bowel health
General health
Mental health and psychosocial factors
Pain
Sensory function
Spasticity
Mechanism of action
Good to know: Potential benefits are defined as outcomes that are being measured during and/or after the trial.
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