EVALUATION OF THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE LUC VI FORMULATION IN SUPPORTING MOTOR FUNCTION RECOVERY AND IMPROVING KIDNEY YIN DEFICIENCY WITHIN A COMBINED PROTOCOL OF MODIFIED ACUPUNCTURE, PHYSICAL THERAPY EXERCISES, AND THE BO DUONG HOAN NGU FORMULATION

Abstract

Objective: To evaluate the effectiveness of the Luc Vi formulation in supporting motor function recovery and improving Kidney Yin deficiency within a combined protocol of modified acupuncture, physical therapy, and the Bo Duong Hoan Ngu formulation in patients with post-stroke hemiplegia.

Methods: This was an open-label, randomized controlled clinical trial conducted on 152 patients with post-stroke hemiplegia for ≥ 3 months accompanied by Kidney Yin deficiency. Patients were divided into two groups: the control group received modified acupuncture, physical therapy, and the Bo Duong Hoan Ngu formulation; the study group received an additional Luc Vi formulation. Treatment effectiveness was evaluated using the Barthel Index, manual dexterity test, 10-m walking time, and the degree of improvement in Kidney Yin deficiency symptoms.

Results: After 40 days of treatment, both groups showed statistically significant improvements in motor function and Kidney Yin deficiency manifestations. The group supplemented with the Luc Vi formulation demonstrated faster and more pronounced improvements in several indicators compared with the control group.

Conclusion: The Luc Vi formulation plays an effective supportive role in motor function rehabilitation protocols and in improving Kidney Yin deficiency in patients with post-stroke hemiplegia.