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NCT Number: NCT00639977

Effect of Acupuncture on Intraocular Pressure

To evaluate the short-term effect of acupuncture on the intraocular pressure (IOP).

Methods: A randomized controlled trial. Healthy volunteers will be randomly allocated to three groups: Acupuncture group - will be submitted to a 20-minute session of acupuncture with needles inserted in specific points (Tong Zi Liao, Yang Bai and Jing Ming); Sham group - will be submitted to a 20- minute session of acupuncture with needles inserted in false points located 1 cm from true points in areas without acupuncture's meridians; and Control group - no intervention. IOP measurement by a masked investigator using Goldmann applanation tonometry immediately before the intervention, as well as 30 minutes and 24 hours after the acupuncture.

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Key information

Conditions

Healthy

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Phase 1 / Phase 2

Primary location

Departamento de Oftalmologia - UNIFESP

São Paulo, Brazil

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • healthy volunteers

Exclusion criteria

  • glaucoma
  • past intraocular surgery
  • corneal alterations
  • medications that interferes with the intraocular pressure

Treatment and study plan

Acupuncture

Other

20-minute session of acupuncture with needles inserted in specific points: Tong Zi Liao, Yang Bai and Jing Ming

SHAM

Other

20- minute session of acupuncture with needles inserted in false points allocated 1 cm from the true points in areas without acupuncture's meridians

Primary outcomes

  1. variation of the intraocular pressure

    Time frame: 24 hours

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Federal University of São Paulo

Other

Registry information

Important dates

Study start
2007
Primary completion
2008
Study completion
2008
First posted
Mar 20, 2008
Registry last updated
Mar 20, 2008

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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