CompletedNot Applicable

Assessment of Acupuncture on Eye Fatigue

Taiwan30 participantsStarted 2024-08-01

Plain-language summary

The study is designed to assess the effiacy of acupuncutre on eye fatigue. The indicator of eye fatigue is eye accommodation ability. Patients will be randomly assigned to the experimental group and the control group. The experimental group will receive acupuncture treatment, while the control group will receive sham acupuncture stimulation. The eye accommodation ability of both groups will be easured before and after the intervention, and the differences in eye accommodation ability before and after treatment will be analyzed.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion Criteria: * Subjective experience of eye fatigue after using electronic devices at least twice a week. * Age ≥ 18 years. * Agreement to sign the informed consent form for this study. Exclusion Criteria: * Accommodation assessment: Interocular accommodation difference greater than 3 diopters (D). * History of metabolic diseases with accompanying retinal conditions (e.g., diabetic retinopathy, hypertensive/hyperlipidemic patients with macular edema, retinal hemorrhage, glaucoma, etc.). * Current treatment for ocular inflammation or infection (e.g., conjunctivitis, orbital cellulitis). * Underwent eye surgery within the last 3 months (including LASIK surgery). * Received acupuncture treatment for eye-related symptoms in the past month. * Diagnosed with severe ophthalmic conditions (e.g., optic atrophy) and deemed unsuitable for the trial by an ophthalmologist. * Diagnosed with anemia, hypotension, or chronic fatigue in the past three months, making them unsuitable for acupuncture due to a tendency to faint. * Pregnant women. * Major diseases such as renal insufficiency, cerebrovascular disease, or cancer, deemed unsuitable for clinical research participation by the principal investigator.

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.

1This trial studied acupuncture specifically for eye fatigue and accommodation ability — do you think my eye fatigue is related to an accommodation problem, and would that make acupuncture a relevant option worth exploring for me?
2Since this trial has already been completed, have the results been published yet, and if so, did acupuncture show any meaningful improvement in eye accommodation ability that you think is worth considering in my case?
3This study was listed as 'Phase NA,' which often means it's a preliminary or non-drug intervention study — what does that mean for how confident we can be in the safety and effectiveness of acupuncture for eye fatigue based on this research?
4Are there standard, evidence-based treatments for eye fatigue and accommodation issues that I should try first before considering acupuncture, or could acupuncture be used alongside those approaches?
5If acupuncture were something we decided to explore based on this trial's findings, what type of qualified practitioner would you recommend I see, and are there any risks specific to acupuncture around the eye area that I should know about?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

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

eye accommodation ability

Timeframe: From enrollment to the end of treatment in 30 minutes

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06823388

SponsorChung Shan Medical University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2024-12-30

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