Six Month Study to Evaluate the Safety and Effectiveness of the Intranasal Lacrimal Neurostimulator (NCT02526290) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Six Month Study to Evaluate the Safety and Effectiveness of the Intranasal Lacrimal Neurostimulator
United States97 participantsStarted 2015-08-31
Plain-language summary
In this study, the safety and effectiveness of the Oculeve Intranasal Lacrimal Neurostimulator after 180 days of use in participants with aqueous tear deficiency will be evaluated.
Who can participate
Age range
22 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Subjects with moderate to severe dry eye disease
* Literate, able to speak English or Spanish, and able to complete questionnaires independently
* Willing to sign the informed consent and deemed capable of complying with the requirements of the study protocol
Exclusion Criteria:
* Chronic or recurrent epistaxis, coagulation disorders or other conditions that, in the opinion of the investigator, may lead to clinically significant increased bleeding
* Nasal or sinus surgery (including history of application of nasal cautery) or significant trauma
* Cardiac demand pacemaker, implanted defibrillator or other implanted electronic device
* Diagnosis of epilepsy
* Corneal transplant in either or both eyes
* Participation in any clinical trial with a new active substance or a new device within 30 days of the Screening Visit
* Women who are pregnant, planning a pregnancy, or nursing at the Screening Visit
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?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
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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Stimulated Acute Tear Production
Timeframe: The stimulated and prestimulation (basal) measures were both performed at Day 180.