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IPL_RF_MGX for Meibomian Gland Dysfunction

N/A
Waitlist Available
Led By Chantel Garcia, OD
Research Sponsored by Lumenis Ltd.
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Be older than 18 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up 4 weeks after the 4th treatment session
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Study Summary

This trial is testing a new treatment for dry eye disease that uses a combination of light and radiofrequency energy. The goal is to see if it is safe and effective.

Eligible Conditions
  • Meibomian Gland Dysfunction
  • Dry Eye Syndrome

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~4 weeks after the 4th treatment session
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 4 weeks after the 4th treatment session for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
modified meibomian gland score (mMGS)
Secondary outcome measures
Eyelid appearance
Meibography
NIBUT
+2 more
Other outcome measures
MMP-9 test
Predominant quality of the meibum

Trial Design

1Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Study armExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Subjects will receive 4 treatments at 2-weeks intervals. Each treatment will consist of IPL administered on the malar region, followed by RF administered around the eye, followed by Meibomian gland expression (MGX). Follow-up will be conducted at 4 weeks after the 4th treatment session.
Treatment
First Studied
Drug Approval Stage
How many patients have taken this drug
IPL_RF_MGX
2022
N/A
~40

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Lumenis Ltd.Lead Sponsor
23 Previous Clinical Trials
641 Total Patients Enrolled
4 Trials studying Meibomian Gland Dysfunction
176 Patients Enrolled for Meibomian Gland Dysfunction
Lumenis Be Ltd.Lead Sponsor
37 Previous Clinical Trials
1,380 Total Patients Enrolled
4 Trials studying Meibomian Gland Dysfunction
176 Patients Enrolled for Meibomian Gland Dysfunction
Chantel Garcia, ODPrincipal InvestigatorCarolina Eye Doctors

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

What is the current participant count for this investigation?

"Correct. According to clinicaltrials.gov, this research endeavour is currently in the process of recruiting volunteers; it was posted on July 21st 2022 and most recently amended on August 1st 2022. The study necessitates 30 patients between two separate sites."

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Is this research endeavor accepting participants that are above the age of 40?

"The criteria for enrollment for this trial requires that participants are between 22 and 85 years of age."

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Is it possible to become an enrollee in this clinical trial?

"30 participants with meibomian gland dysfunction between 22 and 85 years old will be admitted in this trial. It is essential that these individuals are literate, possess moderate to severe dry eye symptoms (OSDI score ≥ 23), demonstrate MGD signs during biomicroscopy, have a mMGS value of 12 or higher for their lower eyelids, agree to comply with the conditions set by the study protocol, and fall within Fitzpatrick skin type I-IV."

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Are there still open enrollment slots in this investigation?

"Evidenced by the clinicaltrials.gov website, this study is still recruiting participants. The original posting of the trial was on July 21st 2022 and a recent update occurred on August 1st 2022."

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Who else is applying?

What state do they live in?
Connecticut
What site did they apply to?
Manhattan Face and Eye clinic
What portion of applicants met pre-screening criteria?
Met criteria
Recent research and studies
clinicaltrials.govStudy
Feasibility of IPL Combined With RF for Treatment of DED Due to MGD
2022. "Feasibility of IPL Combined With RF for Treatment of DED Due to MGD". ClinicalTrials.gov. https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT05487547.
~12 spots leftby May 2025
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