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Terminated Phase 4 Interventional Results available

Azithromycin for Meibomian Gland Disease

NCT03953118
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Conditions
Dry Eye, Neuropathic Eye Pain, Ocular Microbiome, Depression, Anxiety
Interventions
Azithromycin Oral Product, Placebo Oral
Drug
Lead sponsor
University of California, San Francisco
Other
Eligibility
18 Years and older
Enrollment
2 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2019 – 2021
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
San Francisco, California
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Aug 6, 2025 · Synced Oct 9, 2026, 1:45 PM EDT
Completed Not applicable Interventional Accepts healthy volunteers Results available

Preoperative iLux on Cataract Surgery Derived Dry Eye Disease Due to Meibomian Gland Dysfunction

NCT06483750
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Conditions
Dry Eye Disease, Meibomian Gland Dysfunction, Cataract Senile, Dry Eye Syndromes
Interventions
Systane iLux Treatment
Device
Lead sponsor
George Washington University
Other
Eligibility
18 Years and older
Enrollment
30 participants
Healthy volunteers
Accepts healthy volunteers
Timeline
2024 – 2025
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Washington D.C., District of Columbia
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated May 15, 2026 · Synced Oct 9, 2026, 1:45 PM EDT
Completed Phase 4 Interventional Accepts healthy volunteers

Dextenza With ILUX for Treatment of MGD

NCT04658927
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Conditions
Meibomian Gland Dysfunction, Evaporative Dry Eye
Interventions
Dexamethasone, 0.4mg, Prednisone acetate, Control
Drug · Other
Lead sponsor
Warrenville Eyecare
Other
Eligibility
18 Years and older
Enrollment
30 participants
Healthy volunteers
Accepts healthy volunteers
Timeline
2021
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Warrenville, Illinois
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Jul 27, 2022 · Synced Oct 9, 2026, 1:45 PM EDT
Completed Not applicable Interventional Accepts healthy volunteers

Meibomian Gland Dysfunction Management With ZEST Protocol

NCT03968731
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Conditions
Meibomian Gland Dysfunction, Dry Eye Syndromes, Ocular Surface Disease
Interventions
Zocular Eyelid System Treatment
Other
Lead sponsor
University of the Incarnate Word
Other
Eligibility
21 Years and older
Enrollment
30 participants
Healthy volunteers
Accepts healthy volunteers
Timeline
2019 – 2020
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
San Antonio, Texas
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Jul 14, 2022 · Synced Oct 9, 2026, 1:45 PM EDT
Completed Not applicable Interventional Results available

The Efficacy of an Ocular Emulsion in Meibomian Gland Dysfunction

NCT01207752
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Conditions
Meibomian Gland Dysfunction
Interventions
Systane Balance, Optive Lubricant Eye Drops
Drug
Lead sponsor
Southern California College of Optometry at Marshall B. Ketchum University
Other
Eligibility
18 Years and older
Enrollment
69 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2010 – 2011
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Fullerton, California
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Apr 1, 2025 · Synced Oct 9, 2026, 1:45 PM EDT
Completed Not applicable Interventional

Safety of Tinted Soft Scleral Eye Shields When IPL is Applied on Eyelids

NCT05168670
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Conditions
Dry Eye Disease, Meibomian Gland Dysfunction
Interventions
Protection of eyes with tinted soft scleral eye shields
Combination Product
Lead sponsor
Lumenis Be Ltd.
Industry
Eligibility
22 Years to 120 Years
Enrollment
20 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2021 – 2022
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Nashville, Tennessee
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated May 26, 2022 · Synced Oct 9, 2026, 1:45 PM EDT
Completed Phase 2 Interventional Results available

Eyelid Androgen Treatment in Dry Eye

NCT06154200
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Conditions
Aqueous Tear Deficiency, Meibomian Gland Dysfunction of Bilateral Eyes (Disorder)
Interventions
Testosterone gel 4.5%, Vehicle gel
Drug
Lead sponsor
Southern California College of Optometry at Marshall B. Ketchum University
Other
Eligibility
18 Years and older
Enrollment
24 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2023 – 2024
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Fullerton, California
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated May 25, 2025 · Synced Oct 9, 2026, 1:45 PM EDT
Not listed Phase 3 Interventional

A Phase 3 Study to Evaluate AZR-MD-001 in Patients with Abnormal Meibomian Gland Function and Dry Eye Disease (DED)

NCT06329791
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Conditions
Dry Eye Disease
Interventions
AZR-MD-001, Vehicle
Drug · Other
Lead sponsor
Azura Ophthalmics
Industry
Eligibility
18 Years and older
Enrollment
500 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2024 – 2025
U.S. locations
16
States / cities
Chandler, Arizona • Glendale, California • Newport Beach, California + 13 more
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Sep 27, 2024 · Synced Oct 9, 2026, 1:45 PM EDT
Completed Not applicable Interventional Accepts healthy volunteers

The Impact of Dry Eye Syndrome on Metrics of Low Contrast Vision Before and After Meibomian Gland Expression

NCT05713981
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Conditions
Meibomian Gland Dysfunction
Interventions
Meibomian gland (MG) expression
Procedure
Lead sponsor
University of the Incarnate Word
Other
Eligibility
18 Years and older
Enrollment
40 participants
Healthy volunteers
Accepts healthy volunteers
Timeline
2023
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
San Antonio, Texas
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Jun 26, 2023 · Synced Oct 9, 2026, 1:45 PM EDT
Completed Not applicable Interventional Results available

Comparison Between iLux and LipiFlow in the Treatment of Meibomian Gland Dysfunction (MGD): A 12-month, Multicenter Study

NCT03956225
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Conditions
Meibomian Gland Dysfunction, Evaporative Dry Eye Disease
Interventions
Systane iLux® Dry Eye System, LipiFlow® Thermal Pulsation System
Device
Lead sponsor
Alcon Research
Industry
Eligibility
18 Years and older
Enrollment
299 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2019 – 2020
U.S. locations
15
States / cities
Long Beach, California • Los Angeles, California • San Diego, California + 12 more
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Oct 8, 2021 · Synced Oct 9, 2026, 1:45 PM EDT
Not yet recruiting Not applicable Interventional

TearCare in Young Adults

NCT07579156
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Conditions
Meibomian Gland Dysfunction (Disorder)
Interventions
TearCare®
Device
Lead sponsor
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Other
Eligibility
18 Years to 29 Years
Enrollment
45 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2026 – 2027
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Birmingham, Alabama
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated May 11, 2026 · Synced Oct 9, 2026, 1:45 PM EDT
Completed Not applicable Interventional Results available

Treatment of Meibomian Gland Dysfunction Prior to Cataract Surgery

NCT01808560
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Conditions
Blepharitis, Dry Eye Syndrome
Interventions
LipiFlow Pre-Treatment, LipiFlow Post-treatment
Device
Lead sponsor
TearScience, Inc.
Industry
Eligibility
55 Years to 85 Years
Enrollment
34 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2013 – 2015
U.S. locations
7
States / cities
Hoffman Estates, Illinois • Lake Villa, Illinois • Winchester, Massachusetts + 4 more
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Sep 4, 2018 · Synced Oct 9, 2026, 1:45 PM EDT
Completed Not applicable Interventional Results available

to Evaluate the Effectiveness and Safety of the Tixel® , VS LipiFlow® in the Treatment of Meibomian Gland Dysfunction

NCT05162261
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Conditions
Meibomian Gland Dysfunction, Dry Eye Syndromes, Dry Eye
Interventions
Tixel C, LipiFlow
Device
Lead sponsor
Novoxel Ltd.
Industry
Eligibility
22 Years and older
Enrollment
109 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2022 – 2023
U.S. locations
5
States / cities
La Jolla, California • Newport Beach, California • Kansas City, Missouri + 2 more
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Jan 22, 2025 · Synced Oct 9, 2026, 1:45 PM EDT
Completed Phase 2Phase 3 Interventional Results available

Evaluation of Screening Methods for Treatment of Meibomian Gland Dysfunction

NCT01202747
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Conditions
Chalazion, Dry Eye Syndromes
Interventions
LipiFlow System
Device
Lead sponsor
TearScience, Inc.
Industry
Eligibility
18 Years and older
Enrollment
50 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2010 – 2011
U.S. locations
3
States / cities
Hoffman Estates, Illinois • Boston, Massachusetts • Winchester, Massachusetts
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Dec 6, 2011 · Synced Oct 9, 2026, 1:45 PM EDT
Completed Not applicable Interventional Accepts healthy volunteers

A Placebo Controlled Double Masked Clinical Assessment Study of Essential Fatty Acid Supplement and Its Effect on Patients With Apparent Aqueous Deficient Dry Eye Syndrome

NCT00344721
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Conditions
Dry Eye Syndrome
Interventions
Omega-3 fatty acid supplement, Placebo
Dietary Supplement
Lead sponsor
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Other
Eligibility
18 Years to 90 Years
Enrollment
42 participants
Healthy volunteers
Accepts healthy volunteers
Timeline
2004 – 2008
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Dallas, Texas
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated May 14, 2018 · Synced Oct 9, 2026, 1:45 PM EDT
Completed Not applicable Interventional

Feasibility of IPL for Reducing Dry Eye Symptoms Caused by MGD

NCT02621593
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Conditions
Dry Eye Syndromes
Interventions
M22-IPL
Device
Lead sponsor
Lumenis Be Ltd.
Industry
Eligibility
18 Years to 80 Years
Enrollment
44 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2015 – 2017
U.S. locations
2
States / cities
Beverly Hills, California • Austin, Texas
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Feb 2, 2017 · Synced Oct 9, 2026, 1:45 PM EDT
Completed Not applicable Interventional Results available

Intense Pulse Light Treatment With Meibomian Gland Expression of the Upper Eyelids in Dry Eye Disease

NCT03658811
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Conditions
Dry Eye
Interventions
intense pulsed light
Device
Lead sponsor
Toyos Clinic
Other
Eligibility
18 Years and older
Enrollment
19 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2018
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Nashville, Tennessee
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Feb 12, 2019 · Synced Oct 9, 2026, 1:45 PM EDT
Terminated Phase 1Phase 2 Interventional Results available

Brimonidine Eye Drops for Treatment of Ocular Graft-vs-Host Disease (oGVHD)

NCT02975557
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Conditions
Dry Eye, Ocular Graft vs Host Disease, Meibomian Gland Dysfunction
Interventions
Brimonidine 0.15%, Brimonidine 0.075%, Placebo
Drug
Lead sponsor
Sandeep Jain, MD
Other
Eligibility
18 Years and older
Enrollment
15 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2016 – 2017
U.S. locations
2
States / cities
Chicago, Illinois
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Nov 8, 2019 · Synced Oct 9, 2026, 1:45 PM EDT
Completed Phase 4 Interventional Results available

Efficacy of Zylet vs. Lotemax for the Treatment of Ocular Surface Inflammation/MGD/Blepharitis

NCT01456780
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Conditions
Meibomian Gland Dysfunction, Posterior Blepharitis
Interventions
Loteprednol/tobramycin, Loteprednol, B+L Advanced Eye Relief Lubricant Drop
Drug
Lead sponsor
Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary
Other
Eligibility
18 Years and older
Enrollment
60 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2011 – 2017
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Boston, Massachusetts
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Aug 1, 2017 · Synced Oct 9, 2026, 1:45 PM EDT
Recruiting Phase 4 Interventional

Ocular Surface Health and Tear Film Stability With a Nasal Spray Dry Eye Treatment

NCT07606625
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Conditions
Dry Eye, Meibomian Gland Dysfunction
Interventions
Varenicline 0.03Mg/Spray Nasal Soln
Drug
Lead sponsor
University of California, Berkeley
Other
Eligibility
18 Years and older
Enrollment
65 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2026
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Berkeley, California
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated May 27, 2026 · Synced Oct 9, 2026, 1:45 PM EDT
Not listed Not applicable Interventional Accepts healthy volunteers

Evaluating Impact of Systane iLux on Dryness Symptoms and Wearing Time in Contact Lens Users

NCT05306561
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Conditions
Meibomian Gland Dysfunction, Dry Eye
Interventions
Systane iLux thermal pulsation treatment
Procedure
Lead sponsor
Periman Eye Institute
Other
Eligibility
18 Years and older
Enrollment
30 participants
Healthy volunteers
Accepts healthy volunteers
Timeline
2022 – 2023
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Seattle, Washington
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Nov 18, 2023 · Synced Oct 9, 2026, 1:45 PM EDT
Completed Phase 4 Interventional

Lipiflow Treatment Alone vs. Lipiflow + Dextenza Treatment for Dry Eye Disease

NCT04413279
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Conditions
Dry Eye Syndromes
Interventions
LipiFlow Thermal Pulsation, Dexamethasone Intracanalicular Insert, 0.4mg with LipiFlow Thermal Pulsation
Procedure · Drug
Lead sponsor
Eye Surgeons of Indiana
Network
Eligibility
Not listed
Enrollment
20 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2020 – 2021
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Indianapolis, Indiana
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Apr 18, 2022 · Synced Oct 9, 2026, 1:45 PM EDT
Completed Not applicable Interventional Results available

Safety and Efficacy of TrueTear™ for the Treatment of Meibomian Gland Disease

NCT03226769
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Conditions
Meibomian Glands, Dry Eye Syndromes
Interventions
TrueTear™, Thermalon Dry Eye Compress
Device
Lead sponsor
Allergan
Industry
Eligibility
22 Years and older
Enrollment
57 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2017
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Andover, Massachusetts
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Oct 30, 2020 · Synced Oct 9, 2026, 1:45 PM EDT
Completed Not applicable Interventional Accepts healthy volunteers

Lipiflow vs iLux Patient Acceptance and Comfort Study

NCT04454983
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Conditions
Meibomian Gland Dysfunction, Dry Eye
Interventions
Lipiflow Thermal Pulsation System, iLux System
Device
Lead sponsor
Epstein, Arthur B., OD, FAAO
Individual
Eligibility
18 Years and older
Enrollment
43 participants
Healthy volunteers
Accepts healthy volunteers
Timeline
2020
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Phoenix, Arizona
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Aug 19, 2020 · Synced Oct 9, 2026, 1:45 PM EDT