Clinical trials: Dry Eye Disease, Meibomian Gland Disease
Dry Eye Syndromes
Estrogen and the Outer Eye in Women During Fertility Treatment
The purpose of this study is to determine the relation between estrogen and progesterone levels, and between dryness of the eyes, in women during their fertile years.
- Trial name
- NCT02072122
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Meir Medical Center
Evaporative Dry Eye Disease, Meibomian Gland Dysfunction
Clinical Study Using Eye Lipid Mobilizer (ELM) With Heat and Vibration To Treat Evaporative Dry Eye Disease
The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate the Eye Lipid Mobilizer (ELM) for the treatment of evaporative dry eye disease associated with meibomian gland dysfunction.
- Trial name
- ELM (NCT06242860)
- Testing
- ELM
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 31 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Eyedetec Medical, Inc.
Dry Eye Syndrome
Effectiveness of Intense Pulsed Light for Improving Dry Eye Syndrome
The aim of the current study is to examine the contribution of intense pulsed light (IPL) for relieving signs and symptoms of dry eye due to meibomian gland dysfunction.
- Trial name
- NCT03396913
- Testing
- IPL, MGX
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 88 people
- Sponsor
- Lumenis Be Ltd.
Dermatochalasis of Eyelid, Ocular Surface Disease
Short and Long-term Results of Skin Versus Skin Plus Orbicularis Resection Blepharoplasty
This study aims to evaluate the short and long-term effects of skin-only and skin+muscle excision blepharoplasty on corneal nerves, dry eye parameters, meibomian glands, and eyebrow position.
- Conditions
- Dermatochalasis of Eyelid, Ocular Surface Disease, Meibomian Gland Dysfunction, Dry Eye
- Trial name
- NCT05528016
- Testing
- Upper Eyelid Blepharoplasty
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- Marmara University
Meibomian Gland Dysfunction
The Effect of Warm Compress Therapy Using the TearRestore Eyelid Warming Mask on Meibomian Gland Function
This study plans to learn more about the effectiveness of the TearRestore eyelid warming mask on signs and symptoms of Meibomian Gland Dysfunction (MGD). MGD is a leading cause of dry eye symptoms.
- Trial name
- NCT04309799
- Testing
- Tear Restore Mask
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- University of Colorado, Denver
Dry Eye Disease, Meibomian Gland Disease
Treating Meibomian Gland Disease in a Pediatric Population
Dry Eye Disease (DED) is commonly encountered among eye care professionals. DED is a disease of the tears and ocular surface that is multi-factorial resulting in a wide range of symptoms and signs with potentially damaging…
- Trial name
- LLLT in Peds (NCT07229001)
- Testing
- Low level light treatment, warm compress and artificial tear
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 15 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Illinois College of Optometry
Dry Eye, Meibomian Gland Dysfunction (Disorder)
Effect of a Dietary Supplement on Gut Microbiota and Ocular Surface Outcomes in Dry Eye Disease
This prospective clinical study investigates whether a dietary supplement product can modulate the gut microbiota and improve ocular surface outcomes in patients with dry eye disease.
- Conditions
- Dry Eye, Meibomian Gland Dysfunction (Disorder), Dry Eye Disease (DED), Dry Eye Disease, Meibomian Gland Disease
- Trial name
- NCT07148271
- Testing
- Dietary Supplement Product
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Varol TUNALI
Stevens-Johnson Syndrome, Toxic Epidermal Necrolyses
Meibomian Gland Probing in the Sub-Acute Phase of Patients With Stevens-Johnson Syndrome/Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis
The investigators' aim is to study the effects of mechanical expression of meibomian glands on eyelid disease, ocular surface health in the subacute phase of SJS/TEN.
- Conditions
- Stevens-Johnson Syndrome, Toxic Epidermal Necrolyses, Ocular Surface Disease, Meibomitis
- Trial name
- NCT05145959
- Testing
- Maskin Probe
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary
Dry Eye Disease
Efficacy of OC-01 Nasal Spray on Goblet Cell and Meibomian Gland Stimulation
The objective of this study is to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of OC-01 Nasal Spray as compared to placebo in simulating Goblet Cell and Meibomian Gland function in adult subjects with DED.
- Trial name
- NCT03688802
- Testing
- OC-01 (varenicline) nasal spray
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 18 people
- Sponsor
- Oyster Point Pharma, Inc.
Meibomian Gland Dysfunction (Disorder)
TearCare in Young Adults
This study is a non-randomized, open-label, interventional trial of TearCare® eyelid warming and manual meibomian gland expression in young adults with clinically significant meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD).
- Trial name
- NCT07579156
- Testing
- TearCare®
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 45 people
- Sponsor
- University of Alabama at Birmingham
Evaporative Dry Eye
iLux Treatment for Meibomian Gland Dysfunction (MGD)
The purpose of this study is to assess changes in meibomian gland function and evaporative dry eye symptoms after treatment with the iLux medical device.
- Trial name
- NCT03055650
- Testing
- iLux 2020 System
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Tear Film Innovations, Inc.
Dry Eye Syndrome
SYSTANE® Family - Meibomian Deficiency
The purpose of this study was to assess the efficacy of the SYSTANE® family of products (SYSTANE® Lid Wipes, SYSTANE® BALANCE Lubricant Eye Drops, and SYSTANE® Vitamins) on meibomian gland functionality in subjects with lipid…
- Trial name
- M-12-077 (NCT01733745)
- Testing
- SYSTANE® Lid Wipes, SYSTANE® BALANCE, SYSTANE® Vitamins
- Volunteers
- 26 people
- Sponsor
- Alcon Research
Dry Eye, Meibomian Gland Dysfunction (Disorder)
Low Level Light Therapy & Skin Pigmentation
The goal of this clinical trial is to determine if there is a difference in eyelid temperature after low-level light therapy (LLLT) in individuals with different amounts of skin pigmentation and dry eye/meibomian gland disease.
- Trial name
- NCT07173530
- Testing
- Three 15-minute low-level light therapy sessions using Light Emitting Diodes of wavelength 633nm (Essilor epi-c plus).
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- University of Houston
Chalazion, Dry Eye Syndromes
Evaluation of Screening Methods for Treatment of Meibomian Gland Dysfunction
The objective is to evaluate the feasibility of using additional screening methods to optimize effectiveness outcomes with the LipiFlow System for application of heat and pressure therapy in adult patients with chronic cystic…
- Trial name
- NCT01202747
- Testing
- LipiFlow System
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- TearScience, Inc.
Meibomian Glands, Dry Eye Syndromes
Safety and Efficacy of TrueTear™ for the Treatment of Meibomian Gland Disease
This study will compare the safety and efficacy of TrueTear™ to standardized moist heat compress (Thermalon® Dry Eye Compress) for the treatment of Meibomian Gland Disease (MGD).
- Trial name
- NCT03226769
- Testing
- TrueTear™, Thermalon Dry Eye Compress
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 57 people
- Sponsor
- Allergan
Meibomian Gland Dysfunction, Dry Eye Syndrome
Efficacy of Pulsed Light Therapy for Meibomian Gland Dysfunction and Dry Eye Syndrome
Our primary aim is to determine whether pulsed light therapy (PLT) is effective in reducing symptoms and improving clinical stigmata of dry eye syndrome (DES) associated with meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD) in patients with…
- Trial name
- NCT01917539
- Testing
- Pulsed Light Therapy
- Where
- United States
- Sponsor
- University of Miami
Meibomian Gland Dysfunction, Dry Eye
Lipiflow vs iLux Patient Acceptance and Comfort Study
This study was designed to compare patient acceptance, comfort, and preference between two meibomian gland clearing devices (Lipiflow vs, iLux).
- Trial name
- NCT04454983
- Testing
- Lipiflow Thermal Pulsation System, iLux System
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 43 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Epstein, Arthur B., OD, FAAO
Dry Eye Syndromes
Treatment Regimens in Meibomian Gland Dysfunction
This study seeks to explore the relevance of inflammation in dry eye patients with MGD and compare the efficacy of LipiFlow treatment followed by lid hygiene and lubricant treatment with Systane Ultra or LipiFlow treatment…
- Trial name
- NCT05594745
- Testing
- Lifitegrast Ophthalmic, Systane Free, Lipiflow
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Tauber Eye Center
Dry Eye Syndromes, Meibomian Gland Dysfunction
Clinical Effect of MiboFlo in Dry Eye Patients
The aim of this prospective study is to compare the changes between the patients receiving traditional treatment and the patients with MiBoFlo, evaluating the effectiveness of MiBoFlo.
- Trial name
- NCT04310969
- Testing
- MiBoFlo Thermoflo, forceful expression of the meibomian glands, LipiFlow
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 90 people
- Sponsor
- Beijing Tongren Hospital
Dry Eye Disease, Meibomian Gland Dysfunction
Feasibility of IPL Combined With RF for Treatment of DED Due to MGD
The purpose of this single-arm pilot study is to evaluate the feasibility and safety of combination therapy of intense pulsed light (IPL) and (Radiofrequency) RF for treatment of Dry eye disease (DED) due to Meibomian gland…
- Trial name
- NCT05487547
- Testing
- IPL_RF_MGX
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 33 people
- Sponsor
- Lumenis Be Ltd.