Laser acupuncture for treating dry eye symptoms
Exploring the Long-term Therapeutic Effects of Laser Acupuncture on Dry Eye and Sjögren's Syndrome-related Dry Eye Symptoms
PHASE2 · Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taiwan · NCT06780293
This study is testing if laser acupuncture can help people with dry eye symptoms feel better compared to those who receive a placebo treatment.
Quick facts
| Phase | PHASE2 |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 140 (estimated) |
| Ages | 20 Years to 75 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taiwan (other gov) |
| Locations | 1 site (Taipei, Taiwan) |
| Trial ID | NCT06780293 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This clinical trial evaluates the effectiveness of laser acupuncture at specific acupoints in alleviating dry eye symptoms in patients with Sjögren's Syndrome-related dry eye and non-Sjögren's Syndrome-related dry eye. A total of 140 participants will be randomly assigned to receive either active or placebo laser acupuncture over an 8-week period, with assessments conducted using various ocular health metrics. The study aims to determine if adding laser acupuncture to standard care can improve patient outcomes compared to a control group.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults aged 20 to 75 with diagnosed dry eye syndrome, including those with Sjögren's Syndrome.
Not a fit: Patients with active eye inflammation, infectious eye diseases, or those who have undergone eye surgery may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could provide a novel treatment option for patients suffering from dry eye symptoms.
How similar studies have performed: While there is limited data on laser acupuncture specifically for dry eye, similar acupuncture approaches have shown promise in treating various conditions, suggesting potential for success in this novel application.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
• Dry eye syndrome Inclusion Criteria: 1. aged between 20 and 75 years 2. Schirmer's test less than 10 mm/5 min Exclusion Criteria: 1. Pregnancy 2. With eye inflammation or infectious eye disease 3. Accepted operation of eye * Sjögren's syndrome Inclusion Criteria: 1. primary or secondary SS 2. aged between 20 and 75 years 3. fulfilled the 2002 American-European Consensus Criteria for SS (AECG) 4. had no abnormal findings of immune, liver, kidney, or blood function evaluations. Exclusion Criteria: 1. a history of alcohol abuse, diabetes mellitus, or major life-threatening condition 2. pregnancy or breastfeeding 3. steroid pulse therapy within three months prior to the commencement of our study.
Where this trial is running
Taipei, Taiwan
- Ching-Mao Chang — Taipei, Taiwan, Taiwan (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Ching-Mao Chang, M.D., Ph.D.
- Email: magicbjp@gmail.com
- Phone: 886-28757453, 333
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions: Dry Eye Syndrome, Laser Acupuncture, Sjögren's Syndrome, Dry eye syndrome, Sjögren's syndrome, Fengchi, Zanzhu, Hegu