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AI-Guided Ultrasound Needling of Xinwu Point for Allergic Rhinitis
Sponsor: Daxing Teaching Hospital, Capital Medical University
Summary
This study evaluated a new way to perform acupuncture at a deep point called the Xinwu point (sphenopalatine ganglion) for allergic rhinitis (hay fever-like nasal allergy). The point is hard to reach with the usual blind needling method. Artificial intelligence (AI) with real-time ultrasound images was used to help the acupuncturist see nearby structures and guide the needle. Sixty adults were randomly assigned to AI-guided needling or usual blind needling. Both groups received the same acupuncture schedule: both sides of the face, once a week, for six sessions. The primary aim was to measure how accurately the needle reached the target. Side effects, nasal symptom scores, overall improvement, and how acceptable participants found the procedure were also recorded.
Official title: A Study of Artificial Intelligence-Assisted Visualization-Guided Acupuncture at the "Xinwu Point" for Allergic Rhinitis
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 60 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
60
Start Date
2025-09-20
Completion Date
2026-06-08
Last Updated
2026-08-21
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
AI-guided Xinwu-point acupuncture
Bilateral acupuncture at the Xinwu point (sphenopalatine ganglion) once every 7 days for 6 sessions, guided by ultrasound with an AI anatomical-recognition program. Disposable filiform needle 0.35 mm x 60 mm.
Blind Xinwu-point acupuncture
Bilateral acupuncture at the Xinwu point once every 7 days for 6 sessions using conventional surface-landmark blind needling. Same needle type and treatment schedule as the experimental arm.
Locations (1)
Daxing Teaching Hospital of Capital Medical University
Beijing, Beijing Municipality, China