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Auricular Acupressure Reduces Rebound Effects After Discontinuation of Atropine

NCT07129889 · Status: NOT_YET_RECRUITING · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 180

Last updated 2025-08-19

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Summary

0.01% atropine is an effective measure for controlling myopia in children and is widely used in Asia for this purpose. However, there is a phenomenon of rebound and worsening of myopia after discontinuation of the medication. Auricular acupressure (AA) is gaining attention as a complementary therapy for myopia control. However, there is a lack of rigorous studies evaluating the effectiveness of AA in reducing rebound after discontinuing atropine eye drops in myopic children. Our study aims to assess the efficacy and safety of AA in reducing rebound after discontinuing atropine in myopic children.

Conditions

  • Myopia

Interventions

DRUG

gradual withdrawal of medication

The dose was reduced by one day each month, ultimately reducing atropine treatment from seven days per week to complete withdrawal within six months, with a six-month follow-up.

PROCEDURE

Auricular acupressure

First, treat the ear acupoint on one side, then leave the tape in place for 5 days. On the 6th day, remove the tape, rest for 2 days, and on the 8th day, apply new tape to the other side of the ear. Changing the tape aims to minimize adverse event (AE) that may result from prolonged stimulation on one side. Additionally, participants will be instructed to self-administer vertical pressure on the Wangbuluxing seeds 15-20 times to achieve sensation, with a duration of 4-5 times daily. The treatment process will last for 18 months, with a follow-up at 6 months.

PROCEDURE

Sham auricular acupressure

Acupuncturists will use a gradual reduction method with 0.01% atropine eye drops, as used in the control group, and apply skin-colored adhesive tape without Wang Bu Liu Xing seeds to the ear acupoints. During treatment, no massage or acupoint pressure will be applied. The SAA group will follow the same protocol as the AA group for compensatory AA treatment at the end of the study.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Ningbo Eye Hospital

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
DOUBLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
6 Years
Max Age
12 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2025-12-02
Primary Completion
2027-06-30
Completion
2027-06-30

Countries

  • China

Study Locations

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