Laser Acupuncture for Otitis Media With Effusion in Children

This is a double-blind, randomized controlled trial designed to assess the effectiveness and safety of laser acupuncture as an adjunctive therapy for Otitis Media with Effusion (OME) in children. A total of 32 participants aged 2-10 years will be randomly assigned to either a treatment group (receiving active laser acupuncture and standard decongestants) or a control group (receiving sham laser acupuncture and standard decongestants). The intervention consists of four sessions over two weeks. The primary outcome is the improvement of middle ear function, measured by a change in tympanometry results from Type B to Type A. Secondary outcomes include the rate of OME recurrence at one month and the incidence of adverse events during the therapy period. This study will provide evidence on whether laser acupuncture is a beneficial, non-invasive treatment option for this common pediatric condition.