A Randomized Study of Smile Exercise for Dry Eye

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Dry Eye; Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca; Corneal Diseases; Conjunctival Diseases; Eye Diseases
• Interventions: Behavioral: smile exercise; Drug: 0.1% sodium hyaluronate eye drop

• Registration Number: NCT04421300
• Lead Sponsor: Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Sun Yat-sen University

Brief Summary

The objective of the study is to evaluate the effectiveness of laughter therapy in relieving the symptoms of dry eye disease.

Detailed Description

The study is designed to: Test the hypothesis that smile exercise is an effective treatment for Dry Eye Disease (DED) . Better understand the status of emotion, quality of sleep and life in DED patient by describing and evaluating a comprehensive set of features and treatment over 2 months of observation in a well-characterized group of patients.

Study Timeline

• Study First Submitted: 2020-06-01
• Study First Submitted QC: 2020-06-04
• Study First Posted: 2020-06-09
• Study Start: 2020-07-02
• Primary Completion: 2021-04-02
• Study Completion: 2021-04-02
• Status Verified: 2024-05
• Last Update Submitted: 2024-05-13
• Last Update Posted: 2024-05-14

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 299

Inclusion Criteria

1. Sign the informed consent approved by the Ethics Committee,

2. 18 to 45 years of age,

3. Meetting the dry eye diagnostic criteria of DEWs Ⅱ and demonstrating the following 2 condition in the same eye at screening and baseline visits (Same signs must present at both in Screening visit and Baseline visit). The same signs must be present in the same eye on both visits. The following parameters:.

   • Ocular Surface Disease Index (OSDI) score: 18-80 at and baseline visit.
   • Tear film break up time (TFBUT)<8s.

4. Best corrected visual acuity ≥10/20 in each eye

5. Intraocular pressure (IOP) ≥5mmHg and≤21mmHg in each eye

6. Women of child-bearing potential must agree to use a reliable method of contraception during study participation and must demonstrate a negative urine pregnancy test at the Screening Visit.

7. Feasible for all visits and willing to follow instructions from the study investigator.

Exclusion Criteria

1. Corneal fluorescein staining present >5 score.

2. Contact lens wearing history:

   • Used contact lenses within last 14 days prior to the Screening Visit.
   • Unwilling to avoid using contact lenses druing the study.

3. Any corneal surgery within 12 months before Screening Visit .

4. Participation in other medical studies 3 months before screening Visit.

5. Current or previous diagnosis of any following ocular conditions in 3 months:

   i). acute allergic conjunctivitis ii). infection (e.g. bacterial, viral, protozoan or fungal infection of the cornea, conjunctiva, lacrimal gland, lacrimal sac or eyelids) iii). inflammation (e.g., retinitis, macular inflammation, choroiditis, uveitis, scleritis, episcleritis, keratitis)

6. Eyelid abnormalities that affect lid function (e.g. lagophthalmos, blepharospasm, ectropion, entropion, severe trichiasis, etc.)

7. Extensive ocular surface scarring or condition that may compromise ocular surface integrity such as Stevens-Johnson syndrome, prior chemical burn, recurrent corneal erosions, persistent corneal epithelial defects, prior ocular trauma, etc.)

8. Currently diagnosis of glaucoma and under glaucoma medication or surgery treatment

9. Currently using, or intent to have any specific treatments for dry eye disease

10. Fluorescein sodium allergy

11. Pregnant, nursing, or lactating

12. Neurological or psychiatric disorders (moderate anxiety, depression and sleep disorders)

13. Uncontrolled ocular or systemic diseases

14. History of epilepsy .

15. The researchers did not consider the patient is appropriate for inclusion in this study

16. Cognitive or psychiatric defect that precludes informed consent or ability to perform requirements in the investigation.

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Arm && Interventions

Group	Intervention	Description
smile exercise	smile exercise	smile exercise, 4 times a day，8 weeks
0.1% Sodium Hyaluronate Eye Drops	0.1% sodium hyaluronate eye drop	0.1% sodium hyaluronate, 4 times a day, 8 weeks.

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Change of Ocular Surface Disease Index (OSDI) Score	12 weeks	OSDI scores from 1, 2, 4, 6, 8, 10 and 12 weeks minus values from baseline. OSDI scores range from 0 to 100, score 0 indicating no ocular discomfort and higher scores indicating greater symptom severity. The minimal clinically significant change is 10 points.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Proportion of Participants with 10 Points or More Decreased in OSDI	12 weeks	Proportion of participants with at least 10 points decreased from baseline in Ocular Surface Disease Index (OSDI).
Change in Corneal Fluorescein Staining Score	12 weeks	Corneal Flourescein Staining Score from 1, 2, 4, 6, 8, 10 and 12 weeks minus values from baseline visit among eyes that quality that qualified for the study. Possible range of scores is 0-15; higher scores indicate more severe.
Change in Non-invasive Tear film breakup time (NI-BUT)	12 weeks	In this measurement, NI-BUT is measured using the keratography machine. NI-BUT is recorded as the number of seconds that elapse between the last blink and the appearance of the first dry spot in the tear film. Change is record as the values at 1, 2, 4, 6, 8, 10 and 12 weeks minus values at baseline visit. Possible range of score is 0-\>20. Lower values indicate greater severity.
Change in Self-Rating Anxiety Scale (SAS)	12 weeks	Medical Outcomes from study 20-Item Self-Rating Anxiety Scale. This scale range is 0-100 with lower scores indicating better self-reported mental health. Change is the score at 4, 8 and 12 weeks minus the score at baseline visit.
Change in Self-Rating Depression Scale (SDS)	12 weeks	Medical Outcomes from study 20--Item Self-Rating Depression Scale. This scale range is 0-100 with lower scores indicating better self-reported mental health. Change is the score at 4, 8 and 12 weeks minus the score at baseline visit.
Change from Baseline in Lipid layer thickness (LLT)	12 weeks	LLT from 1, 2, 4, 6, 8, 10 and 12 weeks minus values from baseline among eyes that qualified for the study. The interferometer LLT measurement is a non-invasively and objectively method that produces numeric value. The range of the value is 0-100+; lower value indicates thinner lipid layer.
Change in Tear Meniscus Height (TMH) by Keratography	12 weeks	Assessment of the tear film meniscus is a quantitative measurement of tear film quantity. In this measurement, TMH is measured using the keratography machine. Change is the values at 1, 2, 4, 6, 8, 10 and 12 weeks minus values at baseline visit.
Change in Subjective Happiness Scale	12 weeks	A 4-item scale designed to measure subjective happiness. Each of item is completed by choosing one of 7 options that finish a given sentence fragment. Change is the score at 4, 8 and 12 weeks minus the score at baseline visit.
Change in Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI)	12 weeks	Change is the score at 4, 8 and 12 weeks minus the score at the baseline visits. Scores for each question range from 0 to 3, and the total PSQI scores range from 0 to 100.
Change in SF-36 Physical Health Subscale	12 weeks	Medical Outcomes from study 36-Item Short Form Health Survey (SF-36) Physical Health Subscale. Subscale range is 0-100, with higher scores indicating better self-reported physical health-related quality of life. Change is the score at 4, 8 and 12 weeks minus the score at baseline visit.
Change in SF-36 Mental Health Subscale	12 weeks	Medical Outcomes from study 36-Item Short Form Health Survey (SF-36) Mental Health Subscale. Change is the score at 4, 8 and 12 weeks minus the score at baseline visit.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Zhonshan Ophthalmic Centre; 🇨🇳 Guangzhou, Guangdong, China