Status:
COMPLETED
Lid Margin And Conjunctival Microbial Flora Following Punctum Occlusion
Lead Sponsor:
Lahey Clinic
Conditions:
Dry Eye Syndrome
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
To determine if the types and amount of bacteria or other germs change over time after the routine procedure of blockage of tear drainage duct in the treatment of dry eye condition or other condition ...
Detailed Description
This study will investigate the impact of punctal occlusion on the ocular microbial flora. Current thought is that punctal occlusion causes retention of inflammatory mediators on the ocular surface wh...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- 18 years and older
- Able to sign Informed Consent
- Clinical indication for punctal plug insertion or punctal cautery or symptomatic patients who have previously had punctal occlusion
- Clinical indication for punctal plug removal(Partial extrusion, discomfort) increased signs of ocular irritation with punctate keratopathy, punctal inflammation).
- Able to make follow up visit schedule
Exclusion
- Subjects without dry eye
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
July 1 2003
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
May 1 2009
Estimated Enrollment :
55 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00735865
Start Date
July 1 2003
End Date
May 1 2009
Last Update
May 25 2009
Active Locations (2)
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1
Lahey Clinic, Inc.
Burlington, Massachusetts, United States, 01805
2
Lahey Clinic North
Peabody, Massachusetts, United States, 01960