Laser acupuncture shows promise for Kids' ear fluid
NCT ID NCT07242001
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether laser acupuncture, a painless procedure using low-level laser light on specific points, can improve middle ear function in children aged 2-10 with otitis media with effusion (fluid behind the eardrum). Thirty-two children received either real or sham laser acupuncture over two weeks. Researchers measured ear function with a tympanogram and tracked fluid recurrence for one month. The goal was to see if laser acupuncture, added to standard decongestant therapy, helps clear the fluid and prevent it from coming back.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- laser acupuncture
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a non-invasive, drug-free option to help clear fluid in children's ears and reduce repeat episodes.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed trial with only 32 children. The results may not apply to all kids, and the sham control means any benefit could be due to placebo.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Universitas Indonesia
Jakarta Pusat, DKI Jakarta, 10430, Indonesia
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