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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 26, 2022 · Synced Jul 21, 2026, 1:46 PM EDT
Completed Phase 2 Interventional Results available

Efficacy of OC-01 Nasal Spray on Goblet Cell and Meibomian Gland Stimulation

NCT03688802
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Conditions
Dry Eye Disease
Interventions
OC-01 (varenicline) nasal spray, Placebo (vehicle control) nasal spray
Drug
Lead sponsor
Oyster Point Pharma, Inc.
Industry
Eligibility
18 Years and older
Enrollment
18 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2018 – 2019
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Boston, Massachusetts
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Dec 28, 2021 · Synced Jul 21, 2026, 1:46 PM EDT
Completed Not applicable Interventional Results available

Effectiveness of Intense Pulsed Light for Improving Dry Eye Syndrome

NCT03396913
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Conditions
Dry Eye Syndrome
Interventions
IPL, Sham IPL, MGX
Device · Procedure
Lead sponsor
Lumenis Be Ltd.
Industry
Eligibility
22 Years to 85 Years
Enrollment
88 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2018 – 2019
U.S. locations
2
States / cities
Nashville, Tennessee • Austin, Texas
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Dec 8, 2020 · Synced Jul 21, 2026, 1:46 PM EDT
Completed Not applicable Interventional Results available

IPL and Meibomian Gland Expression to Treat Ocular Rosacea Ocular GVHD

NCT02066051
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Conditions
GVHD, Ocular Rosacea, Dry Eye Syndrome
Interventions
IPL, Meibomian Gland Expression
Device · Procedure
Lead sponsor
Mayo Clinic
Other
Eligibility
18 Years to 99 Years
Enrollment
8 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2013 – 2014
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Scottsdale, Arizona
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Nov 24, 2015 · Synced Jul 21, 2026, 1:46 PM EDT
Completed Not applicable Interventional Results available

Treatment of Meibomian Gland Dysfunction and Dry Eye in Contact Lens Wearers

NCT02102464
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Conditions
Meibomian Gland Dysfunction, Dry Eye
Interventions
LipiFlow treatment
Device
Lead sponsor
TearScience, Inc.
Industry
Eligibility
18 Years and older
Enrollment
55 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2014 – 2015
U.S. locations
5
States / cities
Birmingham, Alabama • Morrow, Georgia • Charlotte, North Carolina + 2 more
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Oct 17, 2017 · Synced Jul 21, 2026, 1:46 PM EDT
Completed Not applicable Interventional

Evaluation of Low-Level Light Therapy on Meibomian Glands Study

NCT05859295
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Conditions
Meibomian Gland Dysfunction, Dry Eye
Interventions
Red Low-Level Light Therapy
Device
Lead sponsor
University of Houston
Other
Eligibility
18 Years and older
Enrollment
30 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2023
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Houston, Texas
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Dec 6, 2023 · Synced Jul 21, 2026, 1:46 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 10, 2026 · Synced Jul 21, 2026, 1:46 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 25, 2022 · Synced Jul 21, 2026, 1:46 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 13, 2022 · Synced Jul 21, 2026, 1:46 PM EDT
Completed Not applicable Interventional Results available

Meibomian Gland Dysfunction Treatment

NCT04229888
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Conditions
Meibomian Gland Dysfunction, Dry Eye
Interventions
LipiFlow, Light Based (Sham) Treatment
Device
Lead sponsor
Indiana University
Other
Eligibility
18 Years and older
Enrollment
14 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2020 – 2021
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Bloomington, Indiana
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Mar 28, 2022 · Synced Jul 21, 2026, 1:46 PM EDT
Completed Not applicable Interventional Results available

iLux Treatment for Meibomian Gland Dysfunction (MGD)

NCT03055650
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Conditions
Evaporative Dry Eye
Interventions
iLux 2020 System
Device
Lead sponsor
Tear Film Innovations, Inc.
Industry
Eligibility
18 Years and older
Enrollment
30 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2015 – 2016
U.S. locations
3
States / cities
Encinitas, California • San Diego, California
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Nov 11, 2020 · Synced Jul 21, 2026, 1:46 PM EDT
Recruiting Not applicable Interventional

Low Level Light Therapy & Skin Pigmentation

NCT07173530
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Conditions
Dry Eye, Meibomian Gland Dysfunction (Disorder)
Interventions
Three 15-minute low-level light therapy sessions using Light Emitting Diodes of wavelength 633nm (Essilor epi-c plus).
Device
Lead sponsor
University of Houston
Other
Eligibility
18 Years and older
Enrollment
40 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2025 – 2026
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Houston, Texas
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Sep 14, 2025 · Synced Jul 21, 2026, 1:46 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 17, 2023 · Synced Jul 21, 2026, 1:46 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 25, 2023 · Synced Jul 21, 2026, 1:46 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 7, 2021 · Synced Jul 21, 2026, 1:46 PM EDT
Not listed Not applicable Interventional

The Effect of Warm Compress Therapy Using the TearRestore Eyelid Warming Mask on Meibomian Gland Function

NCT04309799
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Conditions
Meibomian Gland Dysfunction
Interventions
Tear Restore Mask
Device
Lead sponsor
University of Colorado, Denver
Other
Eligibility
18 Years to 89 Years
Enrollment
50 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2020 – 2023
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Aurora, Colorado
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Feb 16, 2022 · Synced Jul 21, 2026, 1:46 PM EDT
Completed Phase 3 Interventional Results available

Effect of NOV03 on Signs and Symptoms of Dry Eye Disease Associated With Meibomian Gland Dysfunction (Mojave Study)

NCT04567329
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Conditions
Dry Eye Disease
Interventions
NOV03, Saline Solution
Drug
Lead sponsor
Bausch & Lomb Incorporated
Industry
Eligibility
18 Years and older
Enrollment
620 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2020 – 2021
U.S. locations
35
States / cities
Phoenix, Arizona • Garden Grove, California • Hemet, California + 29 more
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Aug 18, 2024 · Synced Jul 21, 2026, 1:46 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 26, 2026 · Synced Jul 21, 2026, 1:46 PM EDT
Enrolling by invitation Not applicable Interventional Accepts healthy volunteers

Single Lipiflow Treatment to Reduce Pharmacologic Burden in DED

NCT06542276
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Conditions
MGD-Meibomian Gland Dysfunction
Interventions
Thermal Vectored Pulsation
Device
Lead sponsor
Dunes Eye Consultants
Other
Eligibility
25 Years to 65 Years
Enrollment
30 participants
Healthy volunteers
Accepts healthy volunteers
Timeline
2023 – 2024
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Dakota Dunes, South Dakota
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Aug 11, 2024 · Synced Jul 21, 2026, 1:46 PM EDT
Recruiting Phase 4 Interventional

Efficacy of Vevye Ophthalmic Solution for the Treatment of Meibomian Gland Dysfunction

NCT07224529
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Conditions
Meibomian Gland Dysfunction (MGD)
Interventions
Vevye(Cyclosporine 0.1% Ophthalmic Solution)
Drug
Lead sponsor
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Other
Eligibility
18 Years and older
Enrollment
48 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2026 – 2027
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Birmingham, Alabama
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Jun 8, 2026 · Synced Jul 21, 2026, 1:46 PM EDT
Completed Not applicable Interventional

Effect of Sunflower Lecithin Supplementation on Meibomian Gland Function in Adults With Dry Eye Disease

NCT06058559
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Conditions
Dry Eye Disease, Meibomian Gland Dysfunction
Interventions
Sunflower lecithin, Olive oil
Dietary Supplement
Lead sponsor
George Washington University
Other
Eligibility
18 Years and older
Enrollment
31 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2023
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Washington D.C., District of Columbia
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Mar 14, 2024 · Synced Jul 21, 2026, 1:46 PM EDT
Active, not recruiting Not applicable Interventional Accepts healthy volunteers

Clinical Study Evaluating Nordlys™ SWT IPL for Dry Eye Disease (DED) Due to MGD

NCT06064071
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Conditions
Meibomian Gland Dysfunction, Dry Eye Disease
Interventions
Nordlys SWT IPL, Meibomian Gland Expression (MGX), Sham Nordlys SWT IPL
Device · Procedure
Lead sponsor
Candela Corporation
Industry
Eligibility
18 Years to 75 Years
Enrollment
100 participants
Healthy volunteers
Accepts healthy volunteers
Timeline
2023 – 2025
U.S. locations
2
States / cities
Miami, Florida • Marlborough, Massachusetts
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Aug 21, 2025 · Synced Jul 21, 2026, 1:46 PM EDT
Withdrawn Not applicable Interventional

Efficacy of Pulsed Light Therapy for Meibomian Gland Dysfunction and Dry Eye Syndrome

NCT01917539
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Conditions
Meibomian Gland Dysfunction, Dry Eye Syndrome
Interventions
Sham Treatment, Pulsed Light Therapy
Device
Lead sponsor
University of Miami
Other
Eligibility
18 Years and older
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2013 – 2015
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Miami, Florida
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Jun 27, 2018 · Synced Jul 21, 2026, 1:46 PM EDT
Enrolling by invitation Not applicable Interventional Accepts healthy volunteers

Treating Meibomian Gland Disease in a Pediatric Population

NCT07229001
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Conditions
Dry Eye Disease, Meibomian Gland Disease
Interventions
Low level light treatment, warm compress and artificial tear
Other
Lead sponsor
Illinois College of Optometry
Other
Eligibility
6 Years to 18 Years
Enrollment
15 participants
Healthy volunteers
Accepts healthy volunteers
Timeline
2024 – 2026
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Chicago, Illinois
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Nov 13, 2025 · Synced Jul 21, 2026, 1:46 PM EDT