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Acupuncture as Adjuvant Therapy for Glaucoma - Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial
Sponsor: China Medical University Hospital
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.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
20 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
50
Start Date
2023-06-28
Completion Date
2025-06-27
Last Updated
2024-07-03
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Acupuncture
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.
Acupuncture 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.
Locations (1)
China Medical University Hospital
Taichung, Taiwan