Electrostimulation Study for Ocular Graft vs. Host Disease

Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age18-75
SponsorZhonghui K. Luo, MD, PhD

About this trial

This trial is testing to see if electrostimulation treatment (ET) will be effective in treating those with ocular Graft vs. Host Disease.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

Diagnosis of chronic ocular graft vs. host disease (oGVHD) (ICCGVHD criteria probable or definite)

OSDI score of 22 or higher

NEI corneal staining score (or modified NEI score) of 2 or higher.

Disqualifiers

Patients with any open wound on the eyelid.

Patient with any active cornea ulcer, dacryocystitis, hordeolum, filamentary keratitis, uveitis, retinal detachment, uncontrolled glaucoma or other active pathology per PI's discretion.

Patient with a pacemaker or ICD.

Patient currently pregnant or with a potential to be pregnant during the study.

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Electrodes with Currents
  • Electrodes without Currents

Treatment groups

15 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups

Sponsors and collaborators

Zhonghui K. Luo, MD, PhD

Lead sponsor

Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary

Sponsor institution