Evaluation of Screening Methods for Treatment of Meibomian Gland Dysfunction (NCT01202747) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedPhase 2/3
Evaluation of Screening Methods for Treatment of Meibomian Gland Dysfunction
United States50 participantsStarted 2010-09
Plain-language summary
The objective is to evaluate the feasibility of using additional screening methods to optimize effectiveness outcomes with the LipiFlow System for application of heat and pressure therapy in adult patients with chronic cystic conditions of the eyelids, including meibomian gland dysfunction, also known as evaporative dry eye or lipid deficiency dry eye, and chalazia. The screening methods include diagnostic expression of the meibomian glands and interferometry assessment of the tear film.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Meibomian gland dysfunction
* Dry Eye symptoms
Exclusion Criteria:
* Ocular surgery, ocular injury or ocular Herpes infection within past 3 months
* Active ocular infection
* Active ocular inflammation or recurrent inflammation within past 3 months
* Moderate to severe allergic conjunctivitis
* Severe eyelid inflammation
* Eyelid abnormalities that affect lid function
* Ocular surface abnormalities that may compromise corneal integrity
* Systemic disease conditions or medications that cause dry eye
* Use of other treatments for meibomian gland dysfunction or dry eye
* Pregnant or nursing women
* Participation in another ophthalmic clinical trial within past 30 days
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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Association Between Screening Methods (Meibomian Gland Expression) and Treatment Effectiveness Outcomes (Total Meibomian Gland Score)