Status:
COMPLETED
Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Auricular Acupuncture in Improving Dry Eye Symptoms in University Students
Lead Sponsor:
University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City
Conditions:
Dry Eye Symptoms
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Dry eye symptoms can cause various discomforts in the eyes and/or visual disturbances. This condition not only limits daily personal activities and reduces quality of life and mental health but also h...
Detailed Description
Participants and Methods: A randomized controlled trial was conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of auricular acupuncture in improving dry eye symptoms by stimulating five acupoints: Auricular Shen...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Participants must meet the following criteria:
- Be at least 18 years of age.
- Exhibit symptoms of dry eye, such as dryness, eye fatigue, eye itching, a foreign body sensation in the eye, burning or stinging sensations, blurry vision, light sensitivity, excessive tearing, or drooping eyelids.
- Have no refractive errors or related eye conditions.
- Visual acuity of both eyes ≥ 8/10 on the Snellen chart (normal vision).
- Show signs of dry eye with an OSDI score of ≥ 13 points
- Have never undergone auricular acupuncture before.
- Voluntarily agree to participate in the study.
Exclusion
- Participants must meet at least one of the following criteria:
- Have symptoms suggesting an acute infection or conditions affecting the conjunctiva, sclera, eyelids, cornea, or systemic diseases.
- Are using other methods to treat eye diseases.
- Have undergone eye-related surgery within the past 3 months.
- Have changed or worn contact lenses during the study period.
- Have inflamed or ulcerated skin in both ears.
- Are debilitated, exhausted, or have severe concomitant diseases.
- Are using medications affecting vision (diuretics, antihistamines, antihypertensives) or eye drops.
- Have a history of acupuncture vertigo.
- Are contraindicated with Sodium Hyaluronate.
- Are participating in other interventional studies.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
March 15 2025
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
August 31 2025
Estimated Enrollment :
50 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT06876077
Start Date
March 15 2025
End Date
August 31 2025
Last Update
September 24 2025
Active Locations (1)
Enter a location and click search to find clinical trials sorted by distance.
1
University of Medical Center HCMC - Branch no.3
Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam, 700000