Acupuncture for Dry Eyes After Facial Paralysis
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This trial tests whether tiny acupuncture needles placed under the skin can help relieve dry eyes and other eye discomfort that develops after long-lasting facial paralysis. The goal is to see if this treatment can improve symptoms when standard care hasn't worked well enough.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 65 years old
- You have facial paralysis (weakness on one side of your face) that has lasted 1 month to 1 year and hasn't responded well to other treatments
- You experience at least one eye symptom like dryness, grittiness, burning, or blurred vision related to the facial weakness
- You have not had eye surgery or laser treatment in the past 3 months
- You are not currently taking certain eye drops, antibiotics, or other medications that affect tear production (or stopped them at least 2 weeks ago)
- You are willing to return for regular check-ups and follow the treatment plan
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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