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Effects of Ocular Electroacupuncture on Trochlear Nerve Palsy

China144 participantsStarted 2017-04-06

Plain-language summary

The purpose of the study is to testify the efficacy of treating trochlear nerve palsy with ocular electroacupuncture or ocular acupuncture, and to compare the efficacy between these two interventions.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 80 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion criteria

. patient with confirmed diagnosis of trochlear nerve palsy made by neurologist or ophthalmologist;
. patient in stable condition after treatment for primary disease;
. age between 18 to 80 years old without gender limitation;
. haven't received acupuncture intervention for TNP before;
. patient with conscious, willing to cooperate and voluntarily agreed to participate and signed informed consent forms.

Exclusion criteria

. those with other diagnosed medical conditions known to contribute to TNP symptoms, such as thyroid disease, myasthenia gravis, mitochondrial myopathy, congenital strabismus or received strabismus surgery;
. those with color blindness, dyschromatopsia or abnormal retinal correspondence couldn't complete computerized diplopia test;
. those with serious medical conditions that might limit their participation;
. those with eye or other location with serious infections;
. women who had a positive pregnancy test or who were planning to become pregnant during the study period;

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Change from Baseline in Angle of diplopia deviation at 6 Weeks

Timeframe: 6 week

Trial details

NCT IDNCT03099473

SponsorFirst Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2019-12-30

Contact for this trial

LingYun Zhou, PhD

+86 13351113936 no1zhly@163.com

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