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Acupuncture for dry eye: a multicentre randomised controlled trial with active comparison intervention (artificial
Tae-Hun Kim1, Jung Won Kang, Kun Hyung Kim
1Acupuncture, Moxibustion and Meridian Research Centre, Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine, Daejeon, South Korea.
Trials
|November 17, 2010
Summary
This study assesses acupuncture for dry eye disease, comparing its effectiveness and cost-effectiveness against artificial tears. Results aim to provide concrete evidence for this complementary therapy.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Background:
- Previous studies suggest acupuncture benefits dry eye, but low trial quality limits conclusions.
- This research addresses prior methodological flaws to provide robust evidence.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the effectiveness, cost-effectiveness, and qualitative aspects of acupuncture for dry eye.
- To establish concrete evidence for acupuncture's role in dry eye management.
Main Methods:
- 150 participants with dry eye were randomized into acupuncture or artificial tear groups across three hospitals.
- Treatment involved 17 acupuncture points thrice weekly or daily artificial tears for 4 weeks.
- Outcomes measured included Ocular Surface Disease Index (OSDI), tear film break-up time (TFBUT), Schirmer I test, visual analogue scale (VAS), and quality of life (QOL).
Main Results:
- Awaiting study completion for results.
Conclusions:
- Awaiting study completion for conclusions.
