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Systematic Review

Published on 06 Aug 2025

Acupuncture-related therapies for post-stroke pain management: a scoping review and evidence map

in Experimental Therapeutics

Zhuo Zhou
Chao Ke
Wenying Shi
Zhengrong Xie
Zeli Hu
Yilin Zhou
Wei Zhang

Frontiers in Neurology

doi 10.3389/fneur.2025.1604655

2,400 views

Study Protocol

Published on 04 Aug 2025

Acupuncture for arousal combined with repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation promotes functional reorganization of brain regions in patients with a minimally conscious state: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial

in Experimental Therapeutics

Jiajia Li
Hongjing Fang
Tong Liu
Peixin Li
Zhihong Ou
Zhihui Li
Tao Huang
Juan Sun
Jueyu Zhang
Fangyi Lu

Frontiers in Neurology

doi 10.3389/fneur.2025.1610462

2,269 views

Systematic Review

Published on 01 Aug 2025

Intervention of Astragalus Membranaceus Extract in rats of spinal cord injury: a systematic review and meta-analysis

in Experimental Therapeutics

Hongli Wu
Lanlan Yu
Hao Yang
Jiahao Li
Jing Deng
Zichao Zhou
Yufeng Tao
Fengjiao Chen
Leyi Zhang
Chi Zhang

Frontiers in Neurology

doi 10.3389/fneur.2025.1637608

2,206 views

Opinion

Published on 29 Jul 2025

Management of meige syndrome with bilateral trigeminal and facial nerves combing

in Experimental Therapeutics

Huiling Peng
Xue Li
Bing Huang

Frontiers in Neurology

doi 10.3389/fneur.2025.1626729

1,198 views

Systematic Review

Published on 28 Jul 2025

Effectiveness of acupuncture and moxibustion combined with rehabilitation training for post-stroke shoulder-hand syndrome: a systematic review and meta-analysis

in Experimental Therapeutics

Huawei Gao
Zhihong Li
Wei Chen
Fangfang Shen
Yan Lu

Frontiers in Neurology

doi 10.3389/fneur.2025.1576595

3,338 views
2 citations

Study Protocol

Published on 25 Jul 2025

Effectiveness of acupuncture for post-stroke aphasia: protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis

in Experimental Therapeutics

Junzhe Jia
Yuanli Shan
Yihe Tang
Qiang Tang

Frontiers in Neurology

doi 10.3389/fneur.2025.1614868

2,057 views

Original Research

Published on 04 Jul 2025

Targeting revascularization via tryptophan-indole-NETs axis: the synergistic power of acupuncture and rt-PA thrombolysis in ischemic stroke

in Experimental Therapeutics

Siqi Chang
Yi Zhao
Chengfeng Li
Xinyu Liu
Zixuan Fang
Zihao Peng
Mingliang Gao
Yawen Xia
Guangxia Ni

Frontiers in Neurology

doi 10.3389/fneur.2025.1596158

2,630 views

Mini Review

Published on 30 Jun 2025

Insights of acupuncture in modulating gut microbiota in stroke treatment

in Experimental Therapeutics

Hang Xing
Wan-juan Lin
Wen-long Hu
Juan-shu Cao
Li-yan Cui
Wen Lyu
Hong-kun Zhu
Ai-jun Wu
Qiu-xia Xu
Yan Zhao

Frontiers in Neurology

doi 10.3389/fneur.2025.1579585

2,447 views
2 citations

Original Research

Published on 26 Jun 2025

Multi-path direct current spinal stimulation extended survival in the SOD1-G93A model of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis

in Experimental Therapeutics

Zaghloul Ahmed
Sreyashi Samaddar
May Hassieb
Rodina Sadek
Viktoriya Morozova
Sultana Begum

Frontiers in Neurology

doi 10.3389/fneur.2025.1594169

2,861 views
2 citations

Original Research

Published on 25 Jun 2025

Efficacy and brain modulation mechanisms of acupuncture for chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome revealed by structural MRI changes

in Experimental Therapeutics

Zhen Wang
Jinmei Wu
Cong Deng
Yongbo Hu
Songshan Shi
Shaowei Liu
Xinfei Huang
Jianhuai Chen

Frontiers in Neurology

doi 10.3389/fneur.2025.1579484

2,195 views

Clinical Trial

Published on 19 Jun 2025

Effectiveness and safety of Chinese herbal acupoint application in adult patients with fever and mild-to-moderate COVID-19: a multicenter, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial

in Experimental Therapeutics

Yicheng Liu
Jiaheng Shi
Xinting Liu
Zongchen Jiang
Benliang Zou
Rui Zhang
Qiuyan Li
Peili Wang
Chenhao Zhang
Jia Wang

Frontiers in Neurology

doi 10.3389/fneur.2025.1577976

2,044 views

Study Protocol

Published on 18 Jun 2025

Three-needle of regulating the mind combined with umbilical needle intervention for cervical vertigo with deficiency of qi and blood—A study protocol for a randomized controlled trial

in Experimental Therapeutics

Zhuanzhuan Hou
Jun Tian
Yuewei Jin
Huida Yu
Weigang Wu
Miaomiao Wei
Shibing Xu

Frontiers in Neurology

doi 10.3389/fneur.2025.1476596

2,989 views

Review

Published on 18 Jun 2025

Viral vectors in neurodegenerative diseases: immune responses and therapeutic applications

in Experimental Therapeutics

Yifei Wang
Siyu Mu
Fangxi Liu

Frontiers in Neurology

doi 10.3389/fneur.2025.1603125

2,940 views

Systematic Review

Published on 16 Jun 2025

Therapeutic role of mesenchymal stem cells in neurogenesis for management of neurological disorders: a scientometric study to an in-depth review

in Experimental Therapeutics

Qian Wang
Weifeng Jiang
Yan Feng
Lin Li
Lisheng Chu
Yan Fang

Frontiers in Neurology

doi 10.3389/fneur.2025.1588535

2,762 views

Original Research

Published on 06 Jun 2025

Patient-reported outcome tools of acupuncture clinical trials in mainland China: a cross-sectional study

in Experimental Therapeutics

Feng Cao
Yue Dong
Zhi-Qiang Li
Xue-Feng Wang
Cheng-Yuan Su
Jia-Xuan Lv
Zhong-Yu Shi
Ming-Hong Du
Xin-Yue Zhang
Hong-Guo Rong

Frontiers in Neurology

doi 10.3389/fneur.2025.1520759

3,245 views
1 citation

Systematic Review

Published on 02 Jun 2025

Is acupuncture combined with repeated transcranial magnetic stimulation more effective in improving upper limb motor dysfunction after stroke? A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

in Experimental Therapeutics

Minghui Yan
Ying Luo
Yanling Hou
Zhiying Wang
Qiguang Yang

Frontiers in Neurology

doi 10.3389/fneur.2025.1575879

2,360 views

Systematic Review

Published on 30 May 2025

Efficacy of elongated needles for motor and balance function after a stroke: a systematic review and meta-analysis

in Experimental Therapeutics

Shuyan Zhang
Haichun Zhou

Frontiers in Neurology

doi 10.3389/fneur.2025.1550611

2,070 views

Systematic Review

Published on 30 May 2025

The effectiveness of low-frequency electrical stimulation in treating hemiplegic shoulder pain: a systematic review and meta-analysis

in Experimental Therapeutics

Tao Qin
Tiantian Hu
Yuzhuo Dan
Cheng Qiu
Mei Chen
Fanjing Kong
Sha Huang
Zhenwei Zhai
Ying Xu
Tao Sun

Frontiers in Neurology

doi 10.3389/fneur.2025.1574338

4,188 views
1 citation

Systematic Review

Published on 19 May 2025

Usage, anti-inflammatory effect and safety of adjunctive acupuncture for cerebral infarction: an Apriori algorithm-based data mining and meta-analysis

in Experimental Therapeutics

Fangfei Yu
Shuang Li
Zunjiang Li
Zhaofan Mo
Rong Liu
Jiaying Zhao
Banghan Ding
Wei Yi
Nenggui Xu

Frontiers in Neurology

doi 10.3389/fneur.2025.1546194

2,310 views

Clinical Trial

Published on 15 May 2025

Low intensity gamma-frequency TMS safely modulates gamma oscillations in probable mild Alzheimer’s dementia: a randomized 2 × 2 crossover pilot study

in Experimental Therapeutics

A. J. Mimenza-Alvarado
S. G. Aguilar-Navarro
I. E. Abarca-Jiménez
I. Vázquez-Villaseñor
Diana I. Luna-Umanzor
C. Dorard
G. Villafuerte

Frontiers in Neurology

doi 10.3389/fneur.2025.1566476

3,266 views
1 citation

Study Protocol

Published on 09 May 2025

Design of the “EAST” strategy in patients with symptomatic intracranial atherosclerotic stenosis

in Experimental Therapeutics

Jiaqi Dai
Haobo Zhao
Xinyu Chen
Ping Nie
Jie Gong
Min Wang
Kezhong Zhang
Zhaolu Wang
Hua Lu

Frontiers in Neurology

doi 10.3389/fneur.2025.1520356

1,975 views
1 citation

Systematic Review

Published on 08 May 2025

Efficacy of acupuncture therapy plus related rehabilitation therapy for post-stroke urinary incontinence: a systematic review and meta-analysis

in Experimental Therapeutics

Zifeng Dai
Yuting Wang
Yuzheng Du
Linru Hou
Yufen Li
Kaixuan Ma
Qinfeng Yan
Jian Wen
Xinlei Dong
Xiaolin Chen

Frontiers in Neurology

doi 10.3389/fneur.2025.1575970

3,004 views

Systematic Review

Published on 15 Apr 2025

Study on the safety and efficacy of Fu's subcutaneous needling for the treatment of lumbar disc herniation: a systematic review and meta analysis of randomized controlled trials

in Experimental Therapeutics

Jiao Liang
Jin Zhang
Jie Zhou
Kun Yang
Qian Xiong

Frontiers in Neurology

doi 10.3389/fneur.2025.1509291

2,698 views
5 citations

Clinical Trial

Published on 11 Apr 2025

Acupuncture as adjunctive therapy for acute cerebral infarction: a randomized clinical trial

in Experimental Therapeutics

Jiang-Peng Cao
Xin-Yue Du
Xiao-Xi Liu
Meng-Han Li
Man Zhang
Sheng-Xuan Guo
Qiu-Han Cai
Jia-Xin Zhang
Shan-Shan Sun
Jia-Wei Han

Frontiers in Neurology

doi 10.3389/fneur.2025.1509204

3,389 views

307 articles

articles

Acupuncture-related therapies for post-stroke pain management: a scoping review and evidence map

Acupuncture for arousal combined with repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation promotes functional reorganization of brain regions in patients with a minimally conscious state: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial

Intervention of Astragalus Membranaceus Extract in rats of spinal cord injury: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Management of meige syndrome with bilateral trigeminal and facial nerves combing

Effectiveness of acupuncture and moxibustion combined with rehabilitation training for post-stroke shoulder-hand syndrome: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Effectiveness of acupuncture for post-stroke aphasia: protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis

Targeting revascularization via tryptophan-indole-NETs axis: the synergistic power of acupuncture and rt-PA thrombolysis in ischemic stroke

Insights of acupuncture in modulating gut microbiota in stroke treatment

Multi-path direct current spinal stimulation extended survival in the SOD1-G93A model of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis

Efficacy and brain modulation mechanisms of acupuncture for chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome revealed by structural MRI changes

Effectiveness and safety of Chinese herbal acupoint application in adult patients with fever and mild-to-moderate COVID-19: a multicenter, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial

Three-needle of regulating the mind combined with umbilical needle intervention for cervical vertigo with deficiency of qi and blood—A study protocol for a randomized controlled trial

Viral vectors in neurodegenerative diseases: immune responses and therapeutic applications

Therapeutic role of mesenchymal stem cells in neurogenesis for management of neurological disorders: a scientometric study to an in-depth review

Patient-reported outcome tools of acupuncture clinical trials in mainland China: a cross-sectional study

Is acupuncture combined with repeated transcranial magnetic stimulation more effective in improving upper limb motor dysfunction after stroke? A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

Efficacy of elongated needles for motor and balance function after a stroke: a systematic review and meta-analysis

The effectiveness of low-frequency electrical stimulation in treating hemiplegic shoulder pain: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Usage, anti-inflammatory effect and safety of adjunctive acupuncture for cerebral infarction: an Apriori algorithm-based data mining and meta-analysis

Low intensity gamma-frequency TMS safely modulates gamma oscillations in probable mild Alzheimer’s dementia: a randomized 2 × 2 crossover pilot study

Design of the “EAST” strategy in patients with symptomatic intracranial atherosclerotic stenosis

Efficacy of acupuncture therapy plus related rehabilitation therapy for post-stroke urinary incontinence: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Study on the safety and efficacy of Fu's subcutaneous needling for the treatment of lumbar disc herniation: a systematic review and meta analysis of randomized controlled trials

Acupuncture as adjunctive therapy for acute cerebral infarction: a randomized clinical trial

articles

Acupuncture-related therapies for post-stroke pain management: a scoping review and evidence map

Acupuncture for arousal combined with repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation promotes functional reorganization of brain regions in patients with a minimally conscious state: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial

Intervention of Astragalus Membranaceus Extract in rats of spinal cord injury: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Management of meige syndrome with bilateral trigeminal and facial nerves combing

Effectiveness of acupuncture and moxibustion combined with rehabilitation training for post-stroke shoulder-hand syndrome: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Effectiveness of acupuncture for post-stroke aphasia: protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis

Targeting revascularization via tryptophan-indole-NETs axis: the synergistic power of acupuncture and rt-PA thrombolysis in ischemic stroke

Insights of acupuncture in modulating gut microbiota in stroke treatment

Multi-path direct current spinal stimulation extended survival in the SOD1-G93A model of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis

Efficacy and brain modulation mechanisms of acupuncture for chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome revealed by structural MRI changes

Effectiveness and safety of Chinese herbal acupoint application in adult patients with fever and mild-to-moderate COVID-19: a multicenter, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial

Three-needle of regulating the mind combined with umbilical needle intervention for cervical vertigo with deficiency of qi and blood—A study protocol for a randomized controlled trial

Viral vectors in neurodegenerative diseases: immune responses and therapeutic applications

Therapeutic role of mesenchymal stem cells in neurogenesis for management of neurological disorders: a scientometric study to an in-depth review

Patient-reported outcome tools of acupuncture clinical trials in mainland China: a cross-sectional study

Is acupuncture combined with repeated transcranial magnetic stimulation more effective in improving upper limb motor dysfunction after stroke? A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

Efficacy of elongated needles for motor and balance function after a stroke: a systematic review and meta-analysis

The effectiveness of low-frequency electrical stimulation in treating hemiplegic shoulder pain: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Usage, anti-inflammatory effect and safety of adjunctive acupuncture for cerebral infarction: an Apriori algorithm-based data mining and meta-analysis

Low intensity gamma-frequency TMS safely modulates gamma oscillations in probable mild Alzheimer’s dementia: a randomized 2 × 2 crossover pilot study

Design of the “EAST” strategy in patients with symptomatic intracranial atherosclerotic stenosis

Efficacy of acupuncture therapy plus related rehabilitation therapy for post-stroke urinary incontinence: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Study on the safety and efficacy of Fu's subcutaneous needling for the treatment of lumbar disc herniation: a systematic review and meta analysis of randomized controlled trials

Acupuncture as adjunctive therapy for acute cerebral infarction: a randomized clinical trial

Low intensity gamma-frequency TMS safely modulates gamma oscillations in probable mild Alzheimer’s dementia: a randomized 2 × 2 crossover pilot study