Acupoint massage around the eyes and its effects on eye health
Official title: Effects of Acupoint Massage Around Eyes on Ocular Biological Indexes
Run by Zhongnan Hospital · NCT06293196 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study tests whether acupoint massage around the eyes can improve eye health in healthy people.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years to 80 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 55 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Zhongnan Hospital Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Wuhan, Hubei) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | September 1, 2023 |
| Main results expected | June 30, 2026 |
| Study ends | June 30, 2026 |
| Registry record updated | January 21, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT06293196 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are healthy individuals of all ages without any systemic or ocular diseases.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with a history of eye diseases, surgeries, or those currently taking certain medications may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This study investigates the impact of acupoint massage around the eyes on various biological indicators related to ocular health. Participants will undergo acupressure treatments to assess any changes in their eye parameters. The study aims to determine if this non-invasive technique can provide measurable benefits to eye health in healthy individuals.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could offer a simple and effective method for improving ocular health without the need for invasive procedures.
How similar studies have gone: While there is limited data on the specific effects of acupoint massage on ocular health, similar non-invasive techniques have shown promise in other areas of health.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * healthy people of all ages Exclusion Criteria: * presence of systemic diseases * history of other eye diseases, surgeries, and/or medications, as well as eye trauma * incomplete healing of the surgical site after eye surgery * consumption of coffee, tea, or vasodilators within 6 hours before the commencement of the test * exclusion of children, pregnant, and lactating women
Where it's running
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Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University
Wuhan, Hubei, China Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Min Ke, doctor of medicine
- Email: Keminyk@163.com
- Phone: 18672395959
How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.