Healthy
Conditions
Keywords
Intraocular Pressure, Acupuncture, Healthy Volunteers
Brief summary
To evaluate the short-term effect of acupuncture on the intraocular pressure (IOP). Methods: A randomized controlled trial. Healthy volunteers will be randomly allocated to three groups: Acupuncture group - will be submitted to a 20-minute session of acupuncture with needles inserted in specific points (Tong Zi Liao, Yang Bai and Jing Ming); Sham group - will be submitted to a 20- minute session of acupuncture with needles inserted in false points located 1 cm from true points in areas without acupuncture's meridians; and Control group - no intervention. IOP measurement by a masked investigator using Goldmann applanation tonometry immediately before the intervention, as well as 30 minutes and 24 hours after the acupuncture.
Interventions
OTHERAcupuncture
20-minute session of acupuncture with needles inserted in specific points: Tong Zi Liao, Yang Bai and Jing Ming
OTHERSham
20- minute session of acupuncture with needles inserted in false points allocated 1 cm from the true points in areas without acupuncture's meridians
Sponsors
Federal University of São Paulo
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
TRIPLE (Subject, Caregiver, Investigator)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* healthy volunteers
Exclusion criteria
* glaucoma * past intraocular surgery * corneal alterations * medications that interferes with the intraocular pressure
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| variation of the intraocular pressure | 24 hours |
Countries
Brazil
Outcome results
None listed