U.S., Aug. 22 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT07778537) titled 'AI-Guided Ultrasound Needling of Xinwu Point for Allergic Rhinitis' on Aug. 13.
Brief Summary: This study evaluated a new way to perform acupuncture at a deep point called the Xinwu point (sphenopalatine ganglion) for allergic rhinitis (hay fever-like nasal allergy). The point is hard to reach with the usual blind needling method. Artificial intelligence (AI) with real-time ultrasound images was used to help the acupuncturist see nearby structures and guide the needle. Sixty adults were randomly assigned to AI-guided needling or usual blind needling. Both groups received the same acupuncture schedule: both sides of the face, once a ...