RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT07537426

The Efficacy of Intradermal Acupuncture for Ocular Surface Diseases After Intractable Facial Paralysis

Sponsor

The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University

Enrollment

78 participants

Start Date

Apr 1, 2026

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Facial Paralysis, Peripheral Bell's Palsy Ocular Surface Disease

Summary

The purpose of this study is to explore the clinical efficacy of intradermal acupuncture in the treatment of ocular surface diseases after Intractable Facial Paralysis, and to seek effective and convenient treatment for ocular surface diseases after intractable peripheral facial paralysis. The main question it aims to answer is ： Will the intradermal acupuncture intervention effectively reduce the OSDI score ? The researchers compared the intradermal acupuncture with the placebo-needle to observe whether the intradermal acupuncture could better improve the symptoms.

Eligibility

Min Age: 18 YearsMax Age: 65 Years

Plain Language Summary

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This clinical trial is studying Intradermal acupuncture treatment and Sham intradermal acupuncture for people with bell's palsy, facial paralysis, peripheral, and other related conditions. The study is currently recruiting participants at 1 location. People eligible for this study include aged 18 Years to 65 Years.

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Interventions

OTHERIntradermal acupuncture treatment

The IA group will receive basic background treatment. During the intervention phase, the group will receive IA treatment. After basic background treatment, IA treatment will adopt acupoints. Under strict aseptic conditions, a φ0.20\*1.2 mm IA(SEIRIN Co.,Japan) will puncture perpendicularly and retained in the skin.It will be retained for 72 hours and replaced twice weekly, with the entire intervention course lasting 4 weeks. During the IA treatment period, participants will perform standardized self-administered pressing by a dedicated WeChat mini program: 3 times daily, 3 minutes per session, 60 presses per minute, stimulating as much as tolerated.

OTHERSham intradermal acupuncture

The SIA group will receive basic background treatment. During the intervention phase, the group will receive SIA treatment.

Locations(1)

The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University of Traditional Chinese Medicine

Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China

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