The Effect of Eyelid Support Plate Assisted Eyelid Massage on Meibomian Gland Dysfunction: a Randomized Controlled Trial

Trial statusNot yet recruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age18-60
SponsorZhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Sun Yat-sen University

About this trial

This study aims to conduct a randomized controlled clinical trial to compare the efficacy of a new type of massage device - eyelid support plate and glass rod assisted eyelid massage in improving MGD related dry eye symptoms, and evaluate the comfort and efficiency of both treatments, providing evidence-based support for clinical work

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

Voluntarily participate and sign an informed consent form;

Age range: 18 to 60 years old;

Meet the diagnostic criteria for dry eye in the International Society of Tears and Ocular Surface (TFOS) Dry Eye Symposium (DEWS) II ;

1/3 or more of the meibomian gland openings are blocked or the secretion characteristics of the meibomian gland are abnormal;

Disqualifiers

Contact lens use: Having used contact lenses within 14 days prior to the screening visit, or refusing to commit to discontinuing contact lens use during the study period (within the next 2 months);

Had undergone corneal refractive surgery (e.g., LASIK/SMILE), other corneal surgeries, cataract surgery, anti-glaucoma surgery, or fundoscopic surgery within 12 months prior to enrollment screening;

Participation in other medical studies within 3 months prior to enrollment screening;

Presence of any of the following active ocular diseases at present or within 3 months prior to screening: I) Acute allergic conjunctivitis; II) Infection (by bacteria, viruses, fungi, etc.); III) Inflammation (e.g., keratitis, retinitis).

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • eyelid support plate assisted eyelid massage
  • glass rod assisted eyelid massage

Treatment groups

142 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups