Dry Eye Symptom Relief Assessment With Use of TrueTear in a Controlled Adverse Environment
- Conditions
- Dry Eye SyndromesDry Eye
- Interventions
- Device: TrueTear
- Registration Number
- NCT03097614
- Lead Sponsor
- Oculeve, Inc.
- Brief Summary
This study characterizes acute dry eye symptom control, assessed during exposure to a Controlled Adverse Environment, following use of the TrueTear for 45 days.
- Detailed Description
Subjects will be instructed to use the TrueTear daily for approximately 45 days with assessments in the Controlled Adverse Environment taking place on Day 0 and Day 45. Upon entering the CAE, participants will complete dry eye symptom questionnaires every five minutes and will administer the device when a certain level of ocular discomfort has been reached.
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- COMPLETED
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 57
- Have used and/or desired to use an artificial tear substitute for dry eye symptoms within 6 months prior to the Screening Visit
- Normal lid/lash anatomy, blinking function and closure as determined by the Investigator
- Literate, able to speak English, and able to complete questionnaires independently
- Chronic or recurrent epistaxis, coagulation disorders or other conditions that, in the opinion of the Investigator, may lead to risk of clinically significant increased bleeding
- Nasal or sinus surgery (including history of application of nasal cautery) or significant trauma to these areas
- Contact lens use within 7 days prior to the Screening Visit or anticipate the use of contact lenses at any time during the study
- Corneal transplant in either or both eyes
- Cardiac demand pacemaker, implanted defibrillator, or other active implanted metallic or active implanted electronic device in the head
- A woman who is pregnant, nursing an infant, or planning a pregnancy during the duration of the study
- Currently enrolled in an investigational drug or device study or have used an investigational drug or device within 30 days prior to the Screening Visit
Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- SINGLE_GROUP
- Arm && Interventions
Group Intervention Description TrueTear TrueTear The device delivers small electrical currents, activating nerves that stimulate the body's natural tear production system.
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Eye Dryness Score Day 45 Eye Dryness Score using a visual analog scale assessed in the Controlled Adverse Environment (CAE). The participant rates their current eye dryness (both eyes simultaneously) by scoring 0 to indicate "no discomfort" and 100 to indicate "maximal discomfort". The assessment line length of the scale will be 100 mm.
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
Andover Eye Associates
🇺🇸Andover, Massachusetts, United States