Actively Recruiting

Phase Not Applicable
Age: 20Years +
All Genders
ID05753137

Acupuncture as Adjuvant Therapy for Glaucoma - Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial

Led by China Medical University Hospital · Updated on 2024-07-03

50

Participants Needed

1

Research Sites

N/A

Total Duration

On this page

AI-Summary

What this Trial Is About

Researchers are evaluating the use of acupuncture as an additional treatment for patients with glaucoma. This randomized controlled trial involves 50 subjects diagnosed with mild to moderate primary open-angle glaucoma, aiming to assess the clinical effects of acupuncture over a 12-week observation period. The study seeks to provide useful information for future treatment guidelines for glaucoma patients. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of two groups: the Ophthalmic Acupoint Treatment Group or the Non-ophthalmological Acupoint Control Group. Those in the treatment group will receive acupuncture at specific ophthalmology-related points designed to evoke the "De Qi" sensation, while the control group will get minimal acupuncture at different, non-ophthalmic points without this sensation. Both groups will have six weekly acupuncture sessions lasting 20 minutes each. During each visit, intraocular pressure, blood pressure, and heart rate will be measured. Before treatment and at 12 weeks, researchers will collect and analyze data including central corneal thickness, optical coherence tomography and angiography, visual field tests, and best-corrected visual acuity. Participants will also complete questionnaires assessing glaucoma symptoms and quality of life. The primary outcomes focus on changes in intraocular pressure throughout the treatment and observation periods.

CONDITIONS

Brief Title

Acupuncture as Adjuvant Therapy for Glaucoma - Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial

Who Can Participate

Age: 20Years +
All Genders

Eligibility Criteria

Eligible

You may qualify if you...

  • Diagnosed with primary open angle glaucoma at least 3 months ago
  • Mild or moderate open angle glaucoma diagnosis
  • Using 1 or 2 types of glaucoma medications
  • Age 20 years or older
  • Signed informed consent and willing to cooperate with study procedures
Not Eligible

You will not qualify if you...

  • Received any ophthalmic laser or surgery within the past year
  • Have high myopia
  • Using any drugs that affect intraocular pressure
  • Corrected visual acuity lower than 0.2
  • Previous or current uveitis or retinopathy
  • Unable to receive continuous acupuncture or allergic to acupuncture needles
  • Pregnant or breastfeeding
  • Refuse to sign the informed consent form

AI-Screening

AI-Powered Screening

Complete this quick 3-step screening to check your eligibility

1
2
3
+1

Your Study Journey

Screening

Duration - 2 to 4 weeks

Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.

1 visit (in-person)

Treatment

Duration - 6 weeks

Participants receive acupuncture therapy once a week for six weeks. The treatment involves needle placement at specific acupuncture points for 20 minutes per session.

Weekly visits for acupuncture treatment (6 sessions)

Observation

Duration - 12 weeks

Participants are observed for clinical efficacy and safety outcomes for up to 12 weeks, including assessments of intraocular pressure, blood pressure, heart rate, and vision-related tests before treatment and at week 12.

Assessments at baseline and Week 12

Trial Site Locations

Total: 1 location

1

China Medical University Hospital

Taichung, Taiwan

Actively Recruiting

Loading map...

Research Team

L

LEE YU-CHEN, Ph.D

How is the study designed?

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Masking

DOUBLE

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Model

PARALLEL

Primary Purpose

SUPPORTIVE_CARE

Number of Arms

2

Similar Trials

A Clinical Follow-up Study on the Efficacy of Thumbtack Need...

Postoperative Complications

Actively Recruiting

2 locations

A Prospective Study on the Efficacy of Direct Selective Lase...

Primary Open Angle Glaucoma

Actively Recruiting

1 location

Frequently Asked Questions

Have more questions? Get in touch with our team for quick support

Not the Right Trial for You?

Explore thousands of other clinical trials that might be a better match.
Sign up to get personalized trial recommendations delivered to your inbox.

Already have an account? Log in here

Published Research Related To This Trial