Effectiveness and Safety of Intense Pulsed Light in Patients With Meibomian Gland Dysfunction
Meibomian Gland Dysfunction (Disorder)Dry Eye SyndromesMeibomian gland dysfunction (MGD) is one of the most common causes of dry eye diseases. Over the past decade, several treatment options in MGD have been extensively studied including warm compression, lid hygiene, ocular lubricants, forceful expression, LipiFlow thermal pulsation system, intraductal probing, debridement scaling and intense pulsed light (IPL). IPL is a broad spectrum, non-coherent and polychromatic light source with a wavelength spectrum of 500-1200 nm. It can be filtered to allow only a range of wavelengths to be emitted. Different wavelength makes different depth of tissue to absorb a specific light energy. Intense pulsed light (IPL) has been widely used in dermatology as a therapeutic tool for removal of hypertrichosis, benign cavernous hemangioma, benign venous malformations, telangiectasia, port-wine stain and pigmented lesions. Concurrent ocular surface improvements have been observed in patients undergone IPL treatment. Very few prospective clinical trials showed that subjective dry eye symptoms decreased and some of the dry eye signs also improved. Nonetheless, there is still inconsistency in the efficacy of IPL among these studies. Biomarkers, specifically cytokines, in dry eye diseases have been studied to some extent. Moreover, the change in ocular surface inflammatory cytokines in patients with MGD after IPL treatment is unclear. The investigators proposed a prospective randomized double-masked sham-controlled clinical trial to investigate the efficacy and safety of intense pulse light in MGD patients.
TrueTear in Sjogren's Disease Patients
Dry Eye SyndromesSjogren's SyndromeThe purpose of this study is to evaluate acute tear production produced by the intranasal tear neurostimulator in participants with Sjögrens syndrome and aqueous tear deficiency. Our primary goal is to evaluate whether Sjögrens patients respond to this intervention and whether there is a baseline tear production level below which these patients do not respond.
Efficacy of OC-01 Nasal Spray on Goblet Cell and Meibomian Gland Stimulation
Dry Eye DiseaseThe 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.
Evaluation of MAF-1217 in Patients With DED
Evaporative Dry Eye DiseaseThis is a pre-market, multicentre, double-blind, randomized, crossover, non-inferiority study comparing the efficacy of MAF-1217 and Cationorm® in adult patients with evaporative DED. The study population will be divided in 4 different subgroups, according to the different types of evaporative DED: Group A: high evaporative levels Group B: females in menopause, whether using hormonal integration or not Group C: presence of active obstructive Meibomian gland disease Group D: glaucomatous patients
Lacripep™ in Subjects With Dry Eye Associated With Primary Sjögren's Syndrome
Primary Sjögren SyndromeDry EyeThe objective of this study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of two strengths of Lacripep™ ophthalmic solution versus placebo administered three times daily for four weeks in subjects with a diagnosis of Dry Eye associated with documented Primary Sjögren's Syndrome
Safety and Efficacy of TrueTear™ for the Treatment of Meibomian Gland Disease
Meibomian GlandsDry Eye SyndromesThis 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).
IPL and MGX Versus MGX Alone in the Treatment of Dry Eye Disease Secondary to MGD
Dry EyeMeibomian Gland DysfunctionThe 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. The effect of IPL will be examined in a study designed as a randomized controlled trial. In the study arm, subjects will undergo 4 treatment sessions, consisting of IPL pulses immediately followed by expression of the meibomian glands. In the control arm, subjects will undergo the same treatments, except that the IPL pulses will be disabled. For each subject, the duration of the study will be 10 weeks, as explained in the detailed description,
Clinical Efficacy of H.P. Acthar Gel 80 U/ml to Improve the Signs and Symptoms in Subjects With...
Dry Eye DiseaseStudy Title: A Phase 4 Study to Assess the Clinical Efficacy of H.P. Acthar Gel 80 U/ml to Improve the Signs and Symptoms in Subjects with Dry Eye Disease
Efficacy and Safety Study of HU00701/HU007 Eye Drops in Patients With Dry Eye Syndrome
Dry Eye SyndromeA multicenter, Placebo controlled, Restasis® referenced, Randomized, Double blind, Phase II Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of HU00701/HU007 Eye Drops in Adult Patients with Dry Eye Syndrome
Efficacy Comparison of Two Kinds of Treatment in Treating Dry Eye Caused by Meibomian Gland Dysfunction...
Dry Eye SyndromeThis study aims to evaluate the efficacy of intense pulsed light in treating dry eye caused by meibomian gland dysfunction and make a comparison between the traditional treatment.