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Clinical Trials/NCT00761917
NCT00761917
Completed
Not Applicable

Analysis of the Tear Film Lipid Layer

TearScience, Inc.0 sites229 target enrollmentJune 2008

Overview

Phase
Not Applicable
Intervention
Not specified
Conditions
Dry Eye Syndromes
Sponsor
TearScience, Inc.
Enrollment
229
Primary Endpoint
Tear film analysis of lipid layer quality
Status
Completed
Last Updated
11 years ago

Overview

Brief Summary

The objectives of this study are to assess for a difference between normal and dry eye subjects in tear film quality using a diagnostic interferometry device and to determine whether there are associations between tear film quality and dry eye symptoms and signs.

Registry
clinicaltrials.gov
Start Date
June 2008
End Date
November 2008
Last Updated
11 years ago
Study Type
Observational
Sex
All

Investigators

Responsible Party
Sponsor

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

  • Adults 18 year of age or older
  • Willing and able to comply with study exam procedure

Exclusion Criteria

  • Eyelid abnormality or ocular surface condition affecting ability to visualize tear film
  • Women who are pregnant or nursing
  • Any of the following conditions within specified timeframe prior to study participation:
  • Instillation of eye drops
  • Contact lens wear
  • Use of oil-based facial cosmetics
  • Swimming in chlorinated pool
  • Eye examination procedures that may affect the tear film
  • Participation in another ophthalmic clinical trial

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Tear film analysis of lipid layer quality

Time Frame: upon enrollment

Secondary Outcomes

  • Dry Eye Symptoms(upon enrollment)
  • Corneal and Conjunctival Staining(upon enrollment)
  • Tear Film Break-Up Time(upon enrollment)
  • Meibomian Gland Assessment(upon enrollment)
  • Schirmer Test(upon enrollment)

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