RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT05753137

Acupuncture as Adjuvant Therapy for Glaucoma - Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial

Sponsor

China Medical University Hospital

Enrollment

50 participants

Start Date

Jun 28, 2023

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Acupuncture Glaucoma Intraocular Pressure

Summary

This clinical trial used acupuncture as an adjunctive treatment for glaucoma patients. A randomized, controlled trial involving 50 subjects will be conducted and observed for 12 weeks to evaluate the clinical efficacy of acupuncture. This study aims to provide a reference for future clinical treatment guidelines.

Eligibility

Min Age: 20 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study is testing whether acupuncture, used alongside standard glaucoma medications, can help lower eye pressure and improve quality of life in people with mild to moderate glaucoma. **You may be eligible if...** - You are 20 years old or older - You were diagnosed with primary open-angle glaucoma at least 3 months ago - Your glaucoma is mild or moderate in severity - You are currently using 1 or 2 glaucoma eye drops - You are willing to follow the study procedures **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You have severe glaucoma - You are using more than 2 types of glaucoma medications - You have a different type of glaucoma (not primary open-angle) Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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Interventions

OTHERAcupuncture

The treatment will take place once a week, over six weeks. The needles will placed in the body for 20 minutes. A total of 12 Needles(6 acupoints, bilaterally) will be used in each session.Participants in the treatment group will undergo acupuncture targeting ophthalmology-related acupuncture points, aiming to elicit the 'De Qi' sensation.

OTHERAcupuncture placebo

A total of 12 Needles(6 acupoints, bilaterally) will be used in each session. Acupuncture points are different from the experimental group.The control group will receive minimum acupuncture stimulation targeting non-ophthalmic acupuncture points without the intention of achieving the 'De Qi' sensation.