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The Evaluation of the Transcutaneous Electrical Stimulation Medical Device's Safety and Effectiveness in Treating the Patients With Dry Eye Disease

Primary Purpose

Dry Eye Disease

Status
Completed
Phase
Not Applicable
Locations
Korea, Republic of
Study Type
Interventional
Intervention
Transcutaneous pulsed electrical stimulation (NuEyne 02)
Sham stimulation
Sponsored by
Nu Eyne Co., Ltd.
About
Eligibility
Locations
Arms
Outcomes
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About this trial

This is an interventional treatment trial for Dry Eye Disease

Eligibility Criteria

19 Years - 70 Years (Adult, Older Adult)All SexesDoes not accept healthy volunteers

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Men and women aged 19 to 70 years old
  • Those who are diagnosed with dry eyes at the time of screening and have complained of dry eyes, discomfort, foreign body sensation, pain, and changes in vision for more than three months.
  • Patients with OSDI score of 23 or more
  • Patients with Fluorescein corneal staining score of 4 or more
  • Schirmer test I result is less than 10mm for 5 minutes
  • TBUT (Tear film break up time) test result of less than 10 seconds
  • Those who agree not to use eye drops other than artificial tears provided in this clinical trial during the clinical trial period
  • A person who voluntarily agreed to participate in this clinical trial

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Those who participated in other clinical trials within 30 days of screening.
  • Those who applied medical devices to treat dry eye syndrome and IPL medication such as cyclosporin for treatment of dry eye syndrome and local steroid eye drops within one month from the screening date.
  • Those who have worn contact lenses within 72 hours prior to screening or need to wear contact lenses during the clinical trial period
  • Patients with a history of ophthalmic surgery within 3 months before screening.
  • Those with a history of vision correction surgery (LASIK, LASEK), etc. within 6 months from the screening date
  • Patients who received a lacrimal punctual occlusion or a tear point cauterization of the within 90 days of screening.
  • Patients with symptoms of anterior uveitis or active blepharitis.
  • Patients currently receiving treatment for allergic eye disease
  • Patients with an abnormality of the eyelid structure
  • Patients with moderate to severe meibomian gland disorders
  • Those with underlying diseases such as glaucoma, burns, Steven Johnson Syndrome, vitamin A deficiency-related diseases, thyroid dysfunction-related diseases, and neurotropic keratinis.
  • Other clinically significant ophthalmic diseases that are not caused by dry eye disease After corneal transplant surgery, corneal surface disease, abnormal corneal sensitivity, abnormal tear excess, etc. may confuse the interpretation of clinical trial results.
  • Patients with uncontrolled systemic chronic diseases such as diabetes) or a history of malignant tumors
  • Autoimmune disease patients
  • People taking medications such as Steroids, immunosuppressants, omega 3 and anticholinergic drugs, etc.
  • Pregnant or lactating women
  • Among female subjects of childbearing potential, those who do not consent to contraception by a medically accepted method during this clinical trial period
  • Medically permitted contraceptive methods: condoms, oral contraceptives that last at least three months, injections or insertion contraceptives, and installation of intrauterine contraceptives, etc.
  • Patients with a history of drug or alcohol abuse
  • People who are allergic to medicines such as Fluorescein Solution or eye drop anesthetics
  • A person who is judged to have a problem in electrode attachment due to an inflammatory reaction or other dermatological problems in the periorbital skin where the electrode of the medical device for clinical trial is attached
  • A person who is judged to have other reasons for prohibiting the use of medical devices for clinical trials
  • Any other cases that PI considers hard to participate in this clinical trial(e.g. heart-related problems, seizure, epilepsy. Patients transplanted metal or electronic device in head & neck. Patient suffering from unknown pain. Patients who are warned not to use out clinical trial device or is prohibited from using it.)

Sites / Locations

  • Department of Ophthalmology, Samsung Medical Center

Arms of the Study

Arm 1

Arm 2

Arm Type

Experimental

Sham Comparator

Arm Label

Experimental group: Dry eye disease patients (n=12)

Comparison group: Dry eye disease patients (n=12)

Arm Description

Patient needs to visit site at least 7 times(Screening, Baseline, wk1, wk2, wk3, wk4, wk5). From baseline visit, patients wear our clinical trial device 30mins per day for 5wks(2Hz stimulation). All other procedures during clinical trial the are the same. Intervention: Device: Transcutaneous pulsed electrical stimulation

Patient needs to visit site at least 7 times(Screening, Baseline, wk1, wk2, wk3, wk4, wk5). From baseline visit, patients wear our clinical trial device 30mins per day for 5wks(sham stimulation). All other procedures during clinical trial the are the same. Intervention: Device: Sham device

Outcomes

Primary Outcome Measures

Changes in Tear Break-Up Time(TBUT)
Check the change of Tear Break-Up Time(TBUT) in the baseline, 2, 4 weeks
Changes in Corneal & Conjunctival Fluorescein staining score
Check the change of Corneal & Conjunctival Fluorescein staining score in the baseline, 2, 4 weeks

Secondary Outcome Measures

Changes in Ocular Surface Disease Index Dry Eye Questionnaires(OSDI) score
Check the change of Ocular Surface Disease Index Dry Eye Questionnaires(OSDI) score in the baseline, 2, 4 weeks
Changes in A Five-item Dry Eye Questionnaire(DEQ-5) score
Check the change of A Five-item Dry Eye Questionnaire(DEQ-5) score in the baseline, 2, 4 weeks
Changes in Visual Analog Scale(VAS) score
Check the change of Visual Analog Scale(VAS) score in the baseline, 2, 4 weeks
Changes in Matrix Metalloproteinases-9(MMP-9) level
Check the change of Matrix Metalloproteinases-9(MMP-9) level in the baseline, 2, 4 weeks
Changes in Tear Lipid Layer Thickness as measured by Lipiview
Check the change of Tear Lipid Layer Thickness as measured by Lipiview in the baseline, 2, 4 weeks
Changes in Tear Volume as measured by Schirmer's Test
Check the change of Tear Volume as measured by Schirmer's Test in the baseline, 2, 4 weeks
Changes in Tear Osmolarity
Check the change of Tear Osmolarity in the baseline, 2, 4 weeks
Changes in Corneal Sensitivity as measured by aesthesiometer
Check the change of Corneal Sensitivity as measured by aesthesiometer in the baseline, 2, 4 weeks

Full Information

First Posted
December 16, 2021
Last Updated
January 25, 2022
Sponsor
Nu Eyne Co., Ltd.
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1. Study Identification

Unique Protocol Identification Number
NCT05203796
Brief Title
The Evaluation of the Transcutaneous Electrical Stimulation Medical Device's Safety and Effectiveness in Treating the Patients With Dry Eye Disease
Official Title
A Single-centered, Double-blinded, Placebo/Sham-controlled, Randomized Exploratory Clinical Trial to Evaluate the Transcutaneous Electrical Stimulation Medical Device's Safety and Effectiveness in Treating the Patients With Mild- or Moderate-level Dry Eye Disease Using NuEyne 02 (Personal Stimulator)
Study Type
Interventional

2. Study Status

Record Verification Date
January 2022
Overall Recruitment Status
Completed
Study Start Date
August 23, 2021 (Actual)
Primary Completion Date
January 26, 2022 (Actual)
Study Completion Date
January 26, 2022 (Actual)

3. Sponsor/Collaborators

Responsible Party, by Official Title
Sponsor
Name of the Sponsor
Nu Eyne Co., Ltd.

4. Oversight

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Drug Product
No
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Device Product
No

5. Study Description

Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to investigate the safety and effectiveness for applying the electrical stimulation transcutaneously around the eyes and peripheral nerves nearby. The outcomes are compared between the patients with mild- or moderate-level dry eye disease using the real electrical stimulator and the sham electrical stimulator.
Detailed Description
Duration of study period(per participant): Screening period (0-4weeks), Intervention period (5weeks). Patient needs to visit site at least 3 times (Screening, V4, V6), V2 can be done with screening visit. The clinical trial device performs a personal electrical stimulator around the eyes and peripheral nerves for 28 days (7 times/week, 30 minutes each time). During the study period, dry eye examination and treatment methods (only eye drops provided in clinical trials are applied) are carried out in the same way.

6. Conditions and Keywords

Primary Disease or Condition Being Studied in the Trial, or the Focus of the Study
Dry Eye Disease

7. Study Design

Primary Purpose
Treatment
Study Phase
Not Applicable
Interventional Study Model
Parallel Assignment
Masking
ParticipantInvestigator
Allocation
Randomized
Enrollment
24 (Actual)

8. Arms, Groups, and Interventions

Arm Title
Experimental group: Dry eye disease patients (n=12)
Arm Type
Experimental
Arm Description
Patient needs to visit site at least 7 times(Screening, Baseline, wk1, wk2, wk3, wk4, wk5). From baseline visit, patients wear our clinical trial device 30mins per day for 5wks(2Hz stimulation). All other procedures during clinical trial the are the same. Intervention: Device: Transcutaneous pulsed electrical stimulation
Arm Title
Comparison group: Dry eye disease patients (n=12)
Arm Type
Sham Comparator
Arm Description
Patient needs to visit site at least 7 times(Screening, Baseline, wk1, wk2, wk3, wk4, wk5). From baseline visit, patients wear our clinical trial device 30mins per day for 5wks(sham stimulation). All other procedures during clinical trial the are the same. Intervention: Device: Sham device
Intervention Type
Device
Intervention Name(s)
Transcutaneous pulsed electrical stimulation (NuEyne 02)
Intervention Description
Arm 1: Experimental: Experimental group: Dry eye disease patients (n=12) Device: Pulse Electrical Stimulation Pulse Electrical Stimulation: Patients wear our clinical trial device 30mins once a day for 4 weeks.
Intervention Type
Device
Intervention Name(s)
Sham stimulation
Intervention Description
Arm 2: Sham Comparator: Comparison group: Dry eye disease patients (n=12) Device: Sham stimulation Sham stimulation: Patients wear our clinical trial device 30mins once a day for 4 weeks.
Primary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Changes in Tear Break-Up Time(TBUT)
Description
Check the change of Tear Break-Up Time(TBUT) in the baseline, 2, 4 weeks
Time Frame
baseline, 2, 4 weeks
Title
Changes in Corneal & Conjunctival Fluorescein staining score
Description
Check the change of Corneal & Conjunctival Fluorescein staining score in the baseline, 2, 4 weeks
Time Frame
baseline, 2, 4 weeks
Secondary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Changes in Ocular Surface Disease Index Dry Eye Questionnaires(OSDI) score
Description
Check the change of Ocular Surface Disease Index Dry Eye Questionnaires(OSDI) score in the baseline, 2, 4 weeks
Time Frame
baseline, 2, 4 weeks
Title
Changes in A Five-item Dry Eye Questionnaire(DEQ-5) score
Description
Check the change of A Five-item Dry Eye Questionnaire(DEQ-5) score in the baseline, 2, 4 weeks
Time Frame
baseline, 2, 4 weeks
Title
Changes in Visual Analog Scale(VAS) score
Description
Check the change of Visual Analog Scale(VAS) score in the baseline, 2, 4 weeks
Time Frame
baseline, 2, 4 weeks
Title
Changes in Matrix Metalloproteinases-9(MMP-9) level
Description
Check the change of Matrix Metalloproteinases-9(MMP-9) level in the baseline, 2, 4 weeks
Time Frame
baseline, 2, 4 weeks
Title
Changes in Tear Lipid Layer Thickness as measured by Lipiview
Description
Check the change of Tear Lipid Layer Thickness as measured by Lipiview in the baseline, 2, 4 weeks
Time Frame
baseline, 2, 4 weeks
Title
Changes in Tear Volume as measured by Schirmer's Test
Description
Check the change of Tear Volume as measured by Schirmer's Test in the baseline, 2, 4 weeks
Time Frame
baseline, 2, 4 weeks
Title
Changes in Tear Osmolarity
Description
Check the change of Tear Osmolarity in the baseline, 2, 4 weeks
Time Frame
baseline, 2, 4 weeks
Title
Changes in Corneal Sensitivity as measured by aesthesiometer
Description
Check the change of Corneal Sensitivity as measured by aesthesiometer in the baseline, 2, 4 weeks
Time Frame
baseline, 2, 4 weeks

10. Eligibility

Sex
All
Minimum Age & Unit of Time
19 Years
Maximum Age & Unit of Time
70 Years
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
No
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Men and women aged 19 to 70 years old Those who are diagnosed with dry eyes at the time of screening and have complained of dry eyes, discomfort, foreign body sensation, pain, and changes in vision for more than three months. Patients with OSDI score of 23 or more Patients with Fluorescein corneal staining score of 4 or more Schirmer test I result is less than 10mm for 5 minutes TBUT (Tear film break up time) test result of less than 10 seconds Those who agree not to use eye drops other than artificial tears provided in this clinical trial during the clinical trial period A person who voluntarily agreed to participate in this clinical trial Exclusion Criteria: Those who participated in other clinical trials within 30 days of screening. Those who applied medical devices to treat dry eye syndrome and IPL medication such as cyclosporin for treatment of dry eye syndrome and local steroid eye drops within one month from the screening date. Those who have worn contact lenses within 72 hours prior to screening or need to wear contact lenses during the clinical trial period Patients with a history of ophthalmic surgery within 3 months before screening. Those with a history of vision correction surgery (LASIK, LASEK), etc. within 6 months from the screening date Patients who received a lacrimal punctual occlusion or a tear point cauterization of the within 90 days of screening. Patients with symptoms of anterior uveitis or active blepharitis. Patients currently receiving treatment for allergic eye disease Patients with an abnormality of the eyelid structure Patients with moderate to severe meibomian gland disorders Those with underlying diseases such as glaucoma, burns, Steven Johnson Syndrome, vitamin A deficiency-related diseases, thyroid dysfunction-related diseases, and neurotropic keratinis. Other clinically significant ophthalmic diseases that are not caused by dry eye disease After corneal transplant surgery, corneal surface disease, abnormal corneal sensitivity, abnormal tear excess, etc. may confuse the interpretation of clinical trial results. Patients with uncontrolled systemic chronic diseases such as diabetes) or a history of malignant tumors Autoimmune disease patients People taking medications such as Steroids, immunosuppressants, omega 3 and anticholinergic drugs, etc. Pregnant or lactating women Among female subjects of childbearing potential, those who do not consent to contraception by a medically accepted method during this clinical trial period Medically permitted contraceptive methods: condoms, oral contraceptives that last at least three months, injections or insertion contraceptives, and installation of intrauterine contraceptives, etc. Patients with a history of drug or alcohol abuse People who are allergic to medicines such as Fluorescein Solution or eye drop anesthetics A person who is judged to have a problem in electrode attachment due to an inflammatory reaction or other dermatological problems in the periorbital skin where the electrode of the medical device for clinical trial is attached A person who is judged to have other reasons for prohibiting the use of medical devices for clinical trials Any other cases that PI considers hard to participate in this clinical trial(e.g. heart-related problems, seizure, epilepsy. Patients transplanted metal or electronic device in head & neck. Patient suffering from unknown pain. Patients who are warned not to use out clinical trial device or is prohibited from using it.)
Overall Study Officials:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
Donghui Lim, Ph. D., MD.
Organizational Affiliation
donghui.lim@samsung.com
Official's Role
Principal Investigator
Facility Information:
Facility Name
Department of Ophthalmology, Samsung Medical Center
City
Seoul
ZIP/Postal Code
06351
Country
Korea, Republic of

12. IPD Sharing Statement

Plan to Share IPD
No

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