Plain-English translation of NCT06780293 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ ·
Phase 2 — Testing in a bigger group (up to a few hundred people) to see if the treatment actually works and is still safe.
This study is testing laser acupuncture as a treatment to help relieve dry eye symptoms in people with and without Sjögren's syndrome (an autoimmune condition that affects tear production). Researchers will use a special laser applied to specific acupuncture points on your body twice a week for up to 8 weeks. They'll measure how well the treatment works using eye tests, symptom questionnaires, and other assessments.
Dry eye is a common and bothersome condition, especially for people with Sjögren's syndrome, and current treatments don't work well for everyone. This trial is exploring whether laser acupuncture could offer a new option to improve comfort and eye moisture.
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You will visit the clinic twice a week for 8 weeks. During each visit, you'll receive laser acupuncture applied to specific points on your body (typically on your arms, between your eyebrows, and at the base of your skull). Some participants will receive actual laser treatment for all 8 weeks, while others will receive a placebo (fake) laser treatment for the first 4 weeks followed by real treatment, and a control group will be on a waiting list. Throughout the study, you'll complete eye tests (like tear production measurements), answer questionnaires about your symptoms, and have additional assessments including tongue diagnosis and pulse checks based on traditional Chinese medicine principles.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Jun 2, 2026 · Not medical advice
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