evaluation of educational intervention based on self-care system on Tear breakup time (TBUT) in patients with dry eye .
Phase 3
Recruiting
- Conditions
- dry eye.Dry Eye Syndrome(H04.1)
- Registration Number
- IRCT20200721048162N1
- Lead Sponsor
- Mashhad University of Medical Sciences
- Brief Summary
Not available
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- Recruiting
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 104
Inclusion Criteria
Patients who are diagnosed with dry eye based on diagnostic criteria
Patients who were satisfied and motivated to participate in the study.
Patients who are at least 18 years old and do not have mental disorders.
Patients who have access to and are able to use a smart phone.
Patients who are literate.
Exclusion Criteria
Participate in another similar project at the same time.
Dissatisfaction with participating in a research project and receiving training
Patients who are unable to read and use the Internet and electronic devices due to the high severity of dry eye disease.
Study & Design
- Study Type
- interventional
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Tear breakup time (TBUT) is a clinical test used to assess for evaporative dry eye disease. Timepoint: It is measured at the beginning of the study (before the start of the study) and the sixth week and the 12th week after the start of using the software system. Method of measurement: Using a Keratograph device.
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method The Ocular Surface Disease Index (OSDI) . Timepoint: It is measured at the beginning of the study (before the start of the study) and the sixth week and 12 weeks after using the software system. Method of measurement: Short questionnaire 12 questions:The Ocular Surface Disease Index (OSDI).