Can acupuncture boost dry eye relief? new study tests combo therapy
NCT ID NCT07185854
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether adding acupuncture to standard artificial tears helps people with moderate dry eye more than drops alone. 90 adults were randomly assigned to get either artificial tears only or tears plus acupuncture twice a week for five weeks. Researchers measured symptom scores, tear production, and tear stability before, right after treatment, and one month later.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
acupuncture and artificial tears
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a drug-free way to improve dry eye symptoms for people who don't get enough relief from eye drops alone.
What could go wrong
This is a small, single-center study with no blinding, so results may be biased. The one-month follow-up is short, and benefits might not last or apply to everyone with dry eye.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Ankara Training and Research Hospital Ankara, Altindag, Turkey, 06230
Ankara, Altindag, 06230, Turkey (Türkiye)