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Auricular Acupressure Reduces Rebound Effects After Discontinuation of Atropine
Sponsor: Ningbo Eye Hospital
Summary
0.01% atropine is an effective measure for controlling myopia in children and is widely used in Asia for this purpose. However, there is a phenomenon of rebound and worsening of myopia after discontinuation of the medication. Auricular acupressure (AA) is gaining attention as a complementary therapy for myopia control. However, there is a lack of rigorous studies evaluating the effectiveness of AA in reducing rebound after discontinuing atropine eye drops in myopic children. Our study aims to assess the efficacy and safety of AA in reducing rebound after discontinuing atropine in myopic children.
Official title: The Efficacy and Safety of Auricular Acupressure for Reducing the Rebound Phenomenon in Myopic Children After Discontinuing 0.01% Atropine Eye Drops: A Three-Arm, Blinded Randomized Controlled Trial Study Protocol
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
6 Years - 12 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
180
Start Date
2025-12-02
Completion Date
2027-06-30
Last Updated
2025-08-19
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
gradual withdrawal of medication
The dose was reduced by one day each month, ultimately reducing atropine treatment from seven days per week to complete withdrawal within six months, with a six-month follow-up.
Auricular acupressure
First, treat the ear acupoint on one side, then leave the tape in place for 5 days. On the 6th day, remove the tape, rest for 2 days, and on the 8th day, apply new tape to the other side of the ear. Changing the tape aims to minimize adverse event (AE) that may result from prolonged stimulation on one side. Additionally, participants will be instructed to self-administer vertical pressure on the Wangbuluxing seeds 15-20 times to achieve sensation, with a duration of 4-5 times daily. The treatment process will last for 18 months, with a follow-up at 6 months.
Sham auricular acupressure
Acupuncturists will use a gradual reduction method with 0.01% atropine eye drops, as used in the control group, and apply skin-colored adhesive tape without Wang Bu Liu Xing seeds to the ear acupoints. During treatment, no massage or acupoint pressure will be applied. The SAA group will follow the same protocol as the AA group for compensatory AA treatment at the end of the study.
Locations (1)
Ningbo Eye Hospital
Ningbo, Zhejiang, China