One facial acupuncture session to see if it improves skin and how satisfied people are with their look

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This randomized, waitlist-controlled study tests whether one facial rejuvenation acupuncture treatment can alter skin structure and boost appearance satisfaction. Fifty-nine healthy adults will be enrolled and randomly assigned to receive the acupuncture immediately or after a 6-week waitlist. Participants will undergo a single treatment and be followed weekly for 6 weeks with objective skin measurements and appearance surveys. Non-invasive tools such as high-frequency ultrasound and 3D facial scanning will quantify changes over time. The trial aims to clarify the short-term and potential longer-term tissue changes after a single FRA session.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Adults aged 30 to 60 years old. Individuals concerned about facial aging issues.
* Individuals without severe chronic diseases.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Pregnant women.
* Individuals with coagulation disorders.
* Individuals with a keloid constitution or tendency for abnormal scarring.
* Individuals with acute or chronic facial hemiplegia/paralysis of any cause.
* Individuals who have undergone facial cosmetic surgery or cosmetic injections within the past 6 months.
* Individuals currently taking anticoagulant medications.
* Individuals with active skin infections.
* Individuals with a history of severe allergies.
* Individuals otherwise deemed unsuitable for facial acupuncture by the investigators.

Where it's running

• Neihu Lixin TCM Clinic
  Taipei, Taiwan Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Jen-Tang Sun, physician
• Email: tangtang05231980@hotmail.com
• Phone: +88677281843

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.