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Clinical Trials/ACTRN12618000856213
ACTRN12618000856213
Not yet recruiting
Phase 2

Evaluation of the ocular surface and tear film effects of topical castor oil application to the eyelids in participants with blepharitis

The University of Auckland0 sites60 target enrollmentMay 22, 2018

Overview

Phase
Phase 2
Intervention
Not specified
Conditions
Blepharitis
Sponsor
The University of Auckland
Enrollment
60
Status
Not yet recruiting
Last Updated
6 years ago

Overview

Brief Summary

No summary available.

Registry
who.int
Start Date
May 22, 2018
End Date
TBD
Last Updated
6 years ago
Study Type
Interventional
Sex
All

Investigators

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

  • Aged over 18 years
  • Clinical signs and symptoms of anterior blepharitis
  • Symmetry in signs and symptoms of both eyes at baseline
  • Crusting of the eyelashes and/or signs of meibomian gland dysfunction

Exclusion Criteria

  • Current topical use of eye drops other than occasional use of artificial tears
  • Current active infection
  • Abnormal eyelid architecture that prevents full eyelid closure during blinking
  • Use of systemic medications that are known to affect the lacrimal system (cause eye dryness)
  • Changed or planned change in systemic medication within 4 weeks of study commencement

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Not specified

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