Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Auricular Acupuncture in Improving Dry Eye Symptoms in University Students

Launched by UNIVERSITY OF MEDICINE AND PHARMACY AT HO CHI MINH CITY · Mar 9, 2025

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is looking at whether auricular acupuncture, a type of acupuncture that focuses on the ear, can help improve symptoms of dry eyes in university students. Dry eye symptoms can cause discomfort and affect daily activities, making it hard to enjoy life. The researchers want to see if this alternative treatment can provide relief for those experiencing issues like dryness, burning sensations, or blurry vision.

To participate in the study, individuals must be at least 18 years old and currently experience dry eye symptoms. It's important that they have not had auricular acupuncture before and have normal vision. However, people with certain conditions or who are using other treatments for their eyes will not be eligible. Participants will have the chance to receive auricular acupuncture and may help contribute to understanding how effective this treatment can be for managing dry eye symptoms. The trial is not yet recruiting, so interested individuals will need to wait for further announcements.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• Participants must meet the following criteria:
• • Be at least 18 years of age.
• • Exhibit symptoms of dry eye, such as dryness, eye fatigue, eye itching, a foreign body sensation in the eye, burning or stinging sensations, blurry vision, light sensitivity, excessive tearing, or drooping eyelids.
• • Have no refractive errors or related eye conditions.
• • Visual acuity of both eyes ≥ 8/10 on the Snellen chart (normal vision).
• • Show signs of dry eye with an OSDI score of ≥ 13 points
• • Have never undergone auricular acupuncture before.
• • Voluntarily agree to participate in the study.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• Participants must meet at least one of the following criteria:
• • Have symptoms suggesting an acute infection or conditions affecting the conjunctiva, sclera, eyelids, cornea, or systemic diseases.
• • Are using other methods to treat eye diseases.
• • Have undergone eye-related surgery within the past 3 months.
• • Have changed or worn contact lenses during the study period.
• • Have inflamed or ulcerated skin in both ears.
• • Are debilitated, exhausted, or have severe concomitant diseases.
• • Are using medications affecting vision (diuretics, antihistamines, antihypertensives) or eye drops.
• • Have a history of acupuncture vertigo.
• • Are contraindicated with Sodium Hyaluronate.
• • Are participating in other interventional studies.