Status:
UNKNOWN
Antimicrobial and Clinical Efficacy of Cliradex® as Compared With I-Lid'n Lash® Hygiene in Treating Blepharitis
Lead Sponsor:
Ottawa Hospital Research Institute
Conditions:
Blepharitis
Meibomian Gland Dysfunction
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Previous studies have shown the clinical and antimicrobial efficacy of eyelid hygiene with tea tree oil (TTO) in resolving chronic blepharitis. Cliradex® is a novel over-the-counter eyelid wipe which ...
Detailed Description
Previous studies have shown the clinical and antimicrobial efficacy of eyelid hygiene with tea tree oil (TTO) in resolving chronic blepharitis. This randomized, outcomes-assessor masked, clinical tria...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Patients with symptomatic blepharitis for duration of at least 3 months.
- Male and female age range: \> 18 years old.
- All ethnic groups comparable with the local community.
- Patients able and willing to cooperate with the investigational plan.
- Patients able and willing to complete all postoperative follow-up visits.
- Able to understand and willing to sign a written informed consent.
Exclusion
- Patients who are currently engaged in another clinical trial.
- Patients who are unwilling or unable to give consent.
- Patients who are unwilling to accept randomization.
- Patients who will not be able to return for scheduled visits.
- Children under 18.
- Concomitant use of ophthalmic topical medications (excluding non-preserved tear substitutes).
- Concomitant use of systemic antibiotics or steroids.
- Active ocular infection or allergy.
- Previous surgery on the eyelids such as blepharoplasty.
- Abraded skin on or around the eyelids.
- Patients unable to close eyes or uncontrolled blinking.
- Previous allergic reaction to TTO-containing products or cosmetic fragrance.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
February 19 2017
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
January 1 2019
Estimated Enrollment :
40 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT03422146
Start Date
February 19 2017
End Date
January 1 2019
Last Update
February 5 2018
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Ottawa Health Research Institute
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, K1H 8L6