Can ear acupressure plus Low-Dose atropine tame myopia in kids?
NCT ID NCT07537166
First seen Apr 18, 2026 · Last updated Jun 20, 2026 · Updated 14 times
Summary
This 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 receive one of six treatments or a placebo over 12 weeks. The goal is to find a safer alternative to higher-dose atropine, which can harm the cornea.
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Locations
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China Medical University Hospital
Taichung, North Strict, 404, Taiwan
What this could mean
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Active substance
low-dose atropine eye drops (0.01% and 0.025%) combined with auricular acupoint stimulation
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a safer way to slow myopia progression in children, reducing the need for stronger treatments.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early 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.
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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