Auricular acupressure for myopia prevention and control in children and its effect on choroid and retina: a randomized controlled trial protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Nowadays, because of the increasing incidence, the prevention and control of myopia has become an urgent issue. In China, auricular acupressure has been commonly used in the clinical treatment of myopia in children, but the exact effectiveness remains unproven. The purpose of this trial is to observe the efficacy of auricular acupressure in myopia prevention and control, as well as its effect on the choroidal and retinal thickness.

Method/design

A total of 480 subjects at 8-9 years old will be randomized in a 1:1 ratio to an intervention group versus a control group. The intervention group will receive auricular acupressure for 12 months, while the control group will be taken as a blank control. The primary and secondary outcomes will be measured at baseline, and

SUBMITTER: Han R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8186104 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature