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Press Needle: A Traditional Chinese Medicine Therapy for Myopia Patients with Dry Eye

Press Needle: A Traditional Chinese Medicine Therapy for Myopia Patients with Dry Eye

Published on: April 12, 2024

Acupuncture for dry eye: a randomised controlled trial protocol.

Tae-Hun Kim¹, Jong-In Kim, Mi-Suk Shin

¹Clinical Research Centre, Division of Standard Research, Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine, Daejeon, Republic of Korea.

|December 5, 2009

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This study evaluates acupuncture

Area of Science:

Ophthalmology
Integrative Medicine
Traditional Chinese Medicine

Background:

Dry eye disease (DED) is a prevalent ophthalmologic disorder.
Current treatments like artificial tears and anti-inflammatory drugs have limitations.
Safer and more effective DED treatments are needed, particularly for vulnerable populations.

Purpose of the Study:

To assess the effectiveness of acupuncture for treating dry eye disease.
To evaluate the safety profile of acupuncture in dry eye patients.
To compare verum acupuncture against a sham acupuncture control.

Main Methods:

A randomized, patient-assessor blinded, sham-controlled trial.
Participants received either verum or sham acupuncture three times weekly for three weeks (nine sessions).

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Outcomes included Ocular Surface Disease Index, tear film breakup time, Schirmer I test, and medication use.

Main Results:

Results are pending and will be used to determine acupuncture's efficacy for dry eye.
Safety will be assessed throughout the study.
Primary and secondary outcomes will be analyzed four weeks post-screening.

Conclusions:

This trial aims to provide evidence on the efficacy and safety of acupuncture for dry eye.
Findings will inform clinical practice regarding acupuncture as a dry eye treatment option.