45
Participants
Start Date
December 27, 2024
Primary Completion Date
March 14, 2025
Study Completion Date
March 14, 2025
The laser acupuncture and artificial tears therapy
"Laser acupuncture therapy is the application of a Reimers \& Janssen LaserPen, with a power of 150mW and a wavelength of 810nm, alternating between Nogier frequencies A and C. The dosage is 2 joules per point, with a therapy duration of 26 seconds per point, targeting bilateral acupuncture points BL2, TE23, ST2, LI4, and ST36. The LaserPen is applied without pressing the laser probe onto the body surface.~Artificial tears containing carboxymethylcellulose (CMC) will be used. The frequency of application is four times daily (morning, afternoon, evening, and night), with one drop per eye, administered to both eyes. Artificial tears will be used throughout the study duration (4 weeks). Use of any artificial tears other than CMC will be discontinued for 3 days and resumed on day 4 with CMC."
The sham laser acupuncture and artificial tears therapy
"Laser acupuncture therapy is a procedure using the same device but without activating the laser, so no energy is emitted. Performed at the same points as laser acupuncture therapy.~Artificial tears containing carboxymethylcellulose (CMC) will be used. The frequency of application is four times daily (morning, afternoon, evening, and night), with one drop per eye, administered to both eyes. Artificial tears will be used throughout the study duration (4 weeks). Use of any artificial tears other than CMC will be discontinued for 3 days and resumed on day 4 with CMC."
Universitas Indonesia, Jakarta Pusat
Indonesia University
OTHER