Acne breakthrough? ear acupressure boosts standard Gel's power
NCT ID NCT07348978
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether adding ear acupressure to a standard acne gel (adapalene) helps clear pimples better than the gel alone. Researchers enrolled 64 people with mild to moderate acne and compared the combination to the gel-only group. The goal was to see if the combo reduced acne severity and lesion counts more effectively.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Auricular acupressure (ear acupressure) and adapalene 0.1% gel
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward a simple, non-invasive add-on treatment for mild to moderate acne.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed study (64 people) with no phase designation. The results may not apply to everyone, and ear acupressure's effect may be small or due to placebo.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Le Van Thinh Hospital
Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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