Clinical trials: Meibomian Gland Dysfunction
Dry Eye Disease (DED), Meibomian Gland Dysfunction (Disorder)
Effect of Oral Isotretinoin on Ocular Surface and Meibomian Glands
The aim of the study was to evaluate meibomian gland morphology using non-contact meibography and ocular surface changes in patients with acne vulgaris treated with isotretinoin as indicators of dry eye, which is known to be a…
- Conditions
- Dry Eye Disease (DED), Meibomian Gland Dysfunction (Disorder), Acne Vulgaris
- Trial name
- NCT07753811
- Testing
- isotretinoin
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Benha University
Dry Eye, Dry Eye Syndromes
Effect of Micropulse Laser on Dry Eye Disease Due to Meibomian Gland Dysfunction
The modern treatment of meibomian gland dysfunction(MGD) is based on anti-inflammatory drops or oral antibiotics for decreasing dry eye disease (DED) associated inflammation, warm compresses for liquefying the thicker meibum, and…
- Conditions
- Dry Eye, Dry Eye Syndromes, Meibomian Gland Dysfunction
- Trial name
- NCT04425551
- Testing
- laser light
- Where
- 2 sites in Greece
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Naval Hospital, Athens
Meibomian Gland Dysfunction, Dry Eye
Treatment of Meibomian Gland Dysfunction and Dry Eye in Contact Lens Wearers
The pilot study objective is to evaluate the potential benefits of LipiFlow® System treatment of contact lens wearers with meibomian gland dysfunction and evaporative dry eye by assessing for improvement in meibomian gland…
- Trial name
- NCT02102464
- Testing
- LipiFlow treatment
- Where
- 6 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 55 people
- Sponsor
- TearScience, Inc.
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
Meibomian Gland Dysfunction
Morphological Analysis of Meibomian Glands
An automated quantitative meibomian gland analyzer based on all kinds of infrared meibomian gland images was develop to obtain more detail in meibomian gland, including width, length, area, signal intensity correlated to the…
- Trial name
- NCT04052841
- Testing
- Thermal pulsation, Intense pulsed light therapy, Manual warm compresses
- Where
- 2 sites in China
- Volunteers
- 180 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Sun Yat-sen University
Posterior Blepharitis
Oral Azithromycin Versus Doxycycline in Posterior Blepharitis
One hundred patients with the diagnosis of posterior blepharitis based on history taking and proper physical examinations by two experienced ophthalmologists will include in the study.
- Trial name
- NCT01783860
- Testing
- Azithromycin, Doxycycline
- Where
- Iran
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Tehran University of Medical Sciences
Meibomian Gland Dysfunction
Manuka Honey Eye Drops VS Conventional Treatment of Meibomian Gland Dysfunction Related Dry Eye Disease
Assessor-masked (Single blind, randomized controlled trial comparing the conventional treatment group to an interventional group using 16% Manuka Honey topical eye drops.
- Trial name
- NCT04457648
- Testing
- manuka honey 16% eye drops ( Optimel ), systane eye drops
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 59 people
- Sponsor
- Chinese University of Hong Kong
Meibomian Gland Dysfunction
Evaluation of the LipiFlow System With a New Activator
Minimum 50 eyes and up to 100 eyes will be treated in this prospective, open-label clinical study. The investigator or designee will perform LipiFlow treatment with the Activators LFD-2100 on both eyes of a subject.
- Trial name
- NCT04500821
- Testing
- Activator LFD-2100
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 44 people
- Sponsor
- Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.
Meibomian Gland Dysfunction
Intraductal Meibomian Gland Probing Trial
In this research study, the investigators are looking at the effects of Meibomian Gland Probing (MGP) versus a sham (fake) procedure in patients with refractory MGD who have already tried traditional management with no success in…
- Trial name
- MGP (NCT02256969)
- Testing
- Blephamide, GenTeal PM Night-Time, Meibomian Gland Probing
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 45 people
- Sponsor
- Joseph B. Ciolino, MD
Meibomian Gland Dysfunction, Cataract
Efficacy of LipiFlow in Patients Affected by Meibomian Gland Dysfunction in Reducing Post-cataract Surgery Dry Eye
Dry Eye Disease (DED) is a disease of the ocular surface which may be secondary to a variety of causes, including cataract surgery.
- Conditions
- Meibomian Gland Dysfunction, Cataract, Surgery--Complications, Dry Eye
- Trial name
- LIPICAT (NCT05062564)
- Testing
- LipiFlow Thermal pulsation system, Eyelid warm compresses plus massages
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 46 people
- Sponsor
- Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Careggi
Meibomian Gland Dysfunction, Blepharitis
Analysis of the Results of Intense Pulsed Light Treatment Previously to Laser Refractive Surgery
Dry eye is often reported as the most common complication after a laser refractive surgery. Any refractive procedure can lead an impact on the corneal surface and the tear film.
- Trial name
- NCT05139511
- Testing
- Study group, Control group
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Vissum, Instituto Oftalmológico de Alicante
Dry Eye, Meibomian Gland Dysfunction
Evaluation of Neovis® Total Multi Versus Systane® Balance on Ocular Dryness Associated With Meibomian Gland Dysfunction
This study is a multicentric, comparative, randomized, investigator-blinded, in parallel groups study to demonstrate the non-inferiority of Neovis® Total Multi in comparison with Systane® Balance, in terms of improvement of…
- Trial name
- NCT05191771
- Testing
- Neovis Total Multi, Systane Balance
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- Horus Pharma
Dry Eye Disease (DED)
Perfluorohexylcotane (NOV03) for the Treatment of Signs and Symptoms of Dry Eye Disease Associated With Meibomian Gland Dysfunction (Gobi Study)
This trial will evaluate the efficacy, safety, and tolerability of NOV03 ophthalmic solution in comparison to a saline control for the treatment of the signs and symptoms of Dry Eye Disease (DED) associated with Meibomian Gland…
- Trial name
- NCT04139798
- Testing
- NOV03
- Where
- 29 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 599 people
- Sponsor
- Bausch & Lomb Incorporated
Meibomian Gland Dysfunction, Posterior Blepharitis
Efficacy of Zylet vs. Lotemax for the Treatment of Ocular Surface Inflammation/MGD/Blepharitis
This is a Phase IV, single site, randomized, double masked, parallel control clinical trial of 60 subjects to investigate the variance of efficacy between Lotemax® and Zylet® for treatment of ocular surface inflammation due to…
- Trial name
- ZvL (NCT01456780)
- Testing
- Loteprednol/tobramycin, Loteprednol, B+L Advanced Eye Relief Lubricant Drop
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary
Dry Eye, Meibomian Gland Dysfunction
TearCare System to Treat Dry Eye Disease
In this study, the TearCare System will be compared with the LipiFlow Thermal Pulsation System in patients with dry eye disease.
- Trial name
- OLYMPIA (NCT03857919)
- Testing
- TearCare, LipiFlow
- Where
- 10 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 235 people
- Sponsor
- Sight Sciences, Inc.
Dry Eye Syndromes
Clinical Efficacy of Intense Pulsed Light(IPL) Procedure in Dry Eye Patient
Clinical efficacy of Intense Pulsed Light(IPL) procedure in dry eye patients with meibomian gland dysfunction prior to cataract surgery.
- Trial name
- NCT04391907
- Testing
- IPL
- Where
- South Korea
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Samsung Medical Center
Bilateral Blepharitis (Disorder)
To Compare Blephapad Combo vs Standard Treatment for Eyelid Cleansing in Bilateral Posterior Blepharitis
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of, and patient satisfaction with Blephapad Combo in the treatment of posterior blepharitis.
- Trial name
- NCT03301844
- Testing
- Blephapad Combo, Standard treatment
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 19 people
- Sponsor
- NTC srl
Evaporative Dry Eye Disease
Comparative Efficacy Study to Demonstrate the Non-inferiority of I-DROP® MGD Versus 2 Competitor Eye Drops in Managing Evaporative Dry Eye
A Pilot Comparative study between I-DROP MGD vs two commercially available lubricant eye drops for the management of evaporative dry eye
- Trial name
- NCT06686368
- Testing
- I-DROP MGD, Theloze Duo, Systane Complete PF
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- I-MED Pharma
Meibomian Gland Dysfunction of Unspecified Eye, Unspecified Eyelid
Analysis of Postoperative Ocular Surface Changes and Intervention Effect After PPV in MGD Dry Eye Patients
AIM: To observe ocular surface changes after phacovitrectomy in patients with mild to moderate meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD)-type dry eye and track clinical treatment response using a Keratograph 5M and a LipiView…
- Trial name
- NCT05771194
- Testing
- Routine preoperative and postoperative anti-infection therapy, artificial tear therapy, Cleaning, hot compresses and massage of the meibomian gland
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Tianjin Medical University Eye Hospital
Meibomian Gland Dysfunction (MGD)
The Effect of an Eyelid Warming Device for the Management of Meibomian Gland Dysfunction
Along the edge of the eyelids, there are glands (meibomian glands) that produce and deliver oils (meibum) onto the tear film. These oils serve to slow down the evaporation of tears.
- Trial name
- Hummingbird (NCT02284997)
- Testing
- MGDRx® EyeBag
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 29 people
- Sponsor
- University of Waterloo