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Characterization of Signs and Symptoms of Participants With and Without Meibomian Gland Dysfunction

Completed
Conditions
Meibomian Glands
Registration Number
NCT01979887
Lead Sponsor
Allergan
Brief Summary

This is an exploratory study to evaluate endpoints used to characterize participants with and without meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD) and will evaluate the correlation between signs and symptoms of MGD. No investigational drug will be administered in this study.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
75
Inclusion Criteria

-Participants characterized as with or without Meibomian Gland Dysfunction.

Exclusion Criteria
  • Lid heating therapy, therapeutic gland expression, or meibomian gland probing within 12 months of enrollment
  • Contact lens use in the 30 days prior to enrollment
  • Lid hygiene within 48 hours prior to enrollment
  • Use of eye makeup within 8 hours of enrollment
  • Eyelash growth-stimulating products within 30 days prior to enrollment
  • Use of systemic vitamins and/or systemic supplements containing omega 3 fatty acids within 60 days of enrollment
  • Use of systemic anti-histamines within 30 days prior to enrollment.

Study & Design

Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Meibum Quality Score in the Study Eye as Assessed by the Investigator Using a 4-Point ScaleDay 22
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

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