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Study NCT ID:
NCT02064660
Status:
COMPLETED
Last Update Posted:
2015-09-03
First Post:
2014-02-13
Is Gene Therapy:
True
Has Adverse Events:
False
Brief Title:
The Efficacy and Safety of Periocular Acupoint Stimulation on Myopia Progression in Children
Sponsor:
Korean Medicine Hospital of Pusan National University
Organization:
Study Overview
Official Title:
An Integrative Medical Approach of Acupoint Stimulation for Children With Myopia : A Pilot Study
Status:
COMPLETED
Status Verified Date:
2015-09
Last Known Status:
None
Delayed Posting:
No
If Stopped, Why?:
Not Stopped
Has Expanded Access:
False
If Expanded Access, NCT#:
N/A
Has Expanded Access, NCT# Status:
N/A
Acronym:
None
Brief Summary:
Myopia is widely one of the three commonly detected refractive errors. Myopia is usually managed by correction through glasses or contact lenses. Other alternative available include surgery, drugs and acupuncture. There are various therapeutic approaches and different points can be used in acupuncture treatment for myopia, such as auricular acupuncture, acupressure body acupuncture. However, the mechanism of acupuncture therapy for myopia is largely unknown. Furthermore, little information exists regarding the effects and safety of acupuncture for degenerative myopia in children.
The investigators aimed to assess the overall effectiveness, safety of periocular acupressure for children with myopia
The hypotheses of this study are as follows:
Periocular acupressure is effective for myopia progression delay.
The study aims to include 56 participants.
The investigators aimed to assess the overall effectiveness, safety of periocular acupressure for children with myopia
The hypotheses of this study are as follows:
Periocular acupressure is effective for myopia progression delay.
The study aims to include 56 participants.
Detailed Description:
None
Study Oversight
Has Oversight DMC:
True
Is a FDA Regulated Drug?:
None
Is a FDA Regulated Device?:
None
Is an Unapproved Device?:
None
Is a PPSD?:
None
Is a US Export?:
None
Is an FDA AA801 Violation?: