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NCT Number: NCT06418191

Mobile Apps Enhancing Acupressure Therapy Compliance and Efficacy for Asthenopia

The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if a mobile application works to improve adherence to acupressure therapy in asthenopia. It will also learn about the efficacy of acupressure as a therapy for asthenopia. The main questions it aims to answer are:

-Does a mobile application have a role to improve therapy compliance and efficacy of self-guided acupressure in asthenopia?

Researchers will compare users of a mobile app to non-users of a mobile app to see if a mobile app works to improve adherence to acupressure therapy in asthenopia

Participants will:

* Do acupressure 2 times every day for 4 weeks * Filling in the absence link has been after doing acupressure every day * Fill out the link regarding the condition of asthenopia once per week

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Key information

Conditions

Asthenopia Eye Diseases

Age range

18 year–64 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital

Jakarta Pusat, DKI Jakarta, 10430, Indonesia

About this study

This is a clinical trial study to evaluate the role of a mobile application in therapy compliance and acupressure efficacy in asthenopia sufferers. Participants are 60 males/females aged 18-64 years. They will be divided into 2 groups: (1) Acupressure mobile app users and (2) Non-acupressure mobile app users. Acupressure is scheduled 2 times every day for 4 weeks. Therapy compliance will be assessed from the absence link that participants fill out every day, while therapy efficacy will be assessed once per week for 4 weeks.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

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

Inclusion criteria

  • Using a smartphone with the Android platform.
  • Work or use digital gadgets for at least 4 hours a day.
  • Suffering from asthenopia as indicated by a CVS-Q score ≥ 6.
  • Can be contacted with the WhatsApp application.
  • Willing to take part in this research until completion and agree to informed consent.

Exclusion criteria

  • There are tumors, wounds or skin infections in the eye area.

Treatment and study plan

Acupressure

Procedure

Acupressure is a technique that involves applying pressure to specific points on the body. It is based on the same principles as acupuncture but uses pressure from fingers, palms, elbows, or specialized devices instead of needles.

Primary outcomes

  1. Daily Report of Acupressure

    Time frame: 2 times every day for 4 weeks

    Daily acupressure reports are used to monitor participants' therapeutic compliance in performing acupressure every day

Secondary outcomes

  1. Computer Vision Syndrome Questionnaire (CVS-Q)

    Time frame: Monitored once per week for 4 weeks

    The Computer Vision Syndrome Questionnaire (CVS-Q) is a tool used to assess symptoms related to prolonged computer use or other digital screens. It typically consists of a series of questions designed to evaluate various discomforts experienced by individuals who spend significant time in front of screens. These questions may inquire about symptoms such as eye strain, headaches, blurred vision, dry eyes, neck or shoulder pain, and general fatigue.

    A CVS-Q score ≥ 6 indicates asthenopia

  2. Visual Analog Scale (VAS)

    Time frame: Monitored once per week for 4 weeks

    VAS is used to assess complaints of asthenopia intensity on a scale of 1-10

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Indonesia University

Other

Registry information

Official study title

The Role Of Mobile Applications In Therapy Compliance And Efficacy Of Acupressure In Asthenopia

Important dates

Study start
2024
Primary completion
2024
Study completion
2024
First posted
May 17, 2024
Registry last updated
Mar 4, 2025

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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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