Acne breakthrough? ear acupressure boosts standard Gel's power
NCT ID NCT07348978
First seen Jan 17, 2026 · Last updated Jun 22, 2026 · Updated 20 times
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.
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Locations
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Le Van Thinh Hospital
Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
What this could mean
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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.
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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