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Comparing Traditional Chinese Medicine Acupuncture and Trataka Yoga Techniques for Managing Myopia in Adult Women

Investigating the Efficacy of TCM based Acupuncture and Trataka (yogic practice) for myopia management in female adults a Randomized Controlled Trial - NIL

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Phase 2Phase 3
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2024/05/067637
Enrollment
60
Registered
2024-05-20
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2024-05-27

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: H475- Disorders of other visual pathways

Interventions

Intervention1: TCM based Acupuncture: Intervention will be for 30 minutes on alternate days for 2 months The points are UB 1 UB2 ST1 GB20 GB37 LIV3 LI4 of manual stimulation is given of scalp stainles

Sponsors

Dr Katakam Bhavana
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Female adults aged between 18 to 45 years Participants must have been diagnosed with myopia or nearsightedness by a qualified ophthalmologist or optometrist Participants with mild to moderate myopia up to -6.00 diopters will be included Participants with no history of previous eye surgery for myopia correction Participants with stable refractive error over the past six months with no significant changes in prescription Participants capable of understanding the trial procedures and providing informed consent prior to participation

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Individuals without a confirmed diagnosis of myopia Participants with severe myopia greater than -6.00 diopters or pathological myopia Individuals incapable of understanding the trial procedures or providing informed consent Participants with systemic diseases example diabetes autoimmune disorders that may affect ocular health or study outcomes Participants with a history of previous eye surgery for myopia correction Individuals with a history of significant changes in refractive error within the past six months Participants with severe eye conditions example glaucoma, retinal detachment other than myopia that may confound the study results

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Focal length of the refractive errorTimepoint: Snellen eye chart test and Refractive eye test and National Eye Institute Visual Function Questionnaire will be taken on 0th day and 60th day of intervention

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Visual acuity and ocular health and ocular quality of lifeTimepoint: Snellen eye chart test and Refractive eye test and National Eye Institute Visual Function Questionnaire will be taken on 0th day and 60th day of intervention

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Bhavit Bansal

Sant Hirdaram Medical College of Naturopathy and Yogic Sciences for Women

shmcnys.bhavit@gmail.com7597733931

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026