Acupuncture as Adjuvant Therapy for Glaucoma - Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial
Trial Parameters
Brief Summary
This clinical trial used acupuncture as an adjunctive treatment for glaucoma patients. A randomized, controlled trial involving 50 subjects will be conducted and observed for 12 weeks to evaluate the clinical efficacy of acupuncture. This study aims to provide a reference for future clinical treatment guidelines.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: 1. Primary open angle glaucoma diagnosed at least 3 months ago. 2. Diagnosed with mild or moderate open angel glaucoma. 3. Use 1 or 2 kinds of glaucoma drugs. 4. Age ≥ 20 years old. 5. Participants sign the informed consent and cooperate with the experimental procedures. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Accept any ophthalmic laser or surgery within one year. 2. High myopia. 3. Use of any drugs that affect intraocular pressure. 4. Visual acuity with correction lower than 0.2. 5. Previous or existing uveitis or retinopathy. 6. Unable to receive acupuncture treatment continuously or allergic to acupuncture needles. 7. Pregnancy or breastfeeding. 8. Refusal to sign the informed consent form.