Can ear acupressure plus eye drops curb Kids' myopia?

NCT ID NCT07537166

ENROLLING_BY_INVITATION Disease control Sponsor: China Medical University Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This pilot study tests whether combining low-dose atropine eye drops (0.01% or 0.025%) with ear acupressure can safely slow myopia progression in 420 children aged 6-12. Participants are randomly assigned to one of six groups, including placebo, and are followed for 12 weeks. The goal is to find a safer alternative to standard higher-dose atropine, which can harm the cornea.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: low-dose atropine eye drops (0.01% and 0.025%) combined with auricular acupoint stimulation
What this could lead to: If successful, this could offer a safer, non-invasive way to slow myopia progression in children, reducing the need for stronger treatments.
What could go wrong: This is a small pilot study with only 12 weeks of follow-up, so results may not be conclusive. The combination therapy may not work better than atropine alone, and ear acupressure effects are uncertain.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

myopia

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

ACUPRESSURE

Contacts and locations

Locations

China Medical University Hospital

Taichung, North Strict, 404, Taiwan

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