Can tiny needles soothe dry eyes after facial paralysis?
NCT ID NCT07537426
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether intradermal acupuncture (tiny needles placed under the skin) can improve eye surface symptoms like dryness and irritation in people with long-term facial paralysis. Researchers will compare the real acupuncture to a placebo needle in 78 adults aged 18-65. The main goal is to see if the treatment reduces eye discomfort scores after 4 weeks.
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The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University of Traditional Chinese Medicine
RECRUITINGHangzhou, Zhejiang, 310000, China
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