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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 18, 2020 · Synced Jul 22, 2026, 3:57 PM EDT
Not listed No phase listed Observational Accepts healthy volunteers

Evaluation of Ocular Surface Changes Following RF Electrocoagulation Treatment of the Periorbital Region

NCT03280069
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Conditions
Skin Laxity, Meibomian Gland Dysfunction
Interventions
THERMIeyes® 20 RF System
Device
Lead sponsor
Ophthalmic Consultants of Long Island
Other
Eligibility
40 Years to 70 Years
Enrollment
30 participants
Healthy volunteers
Accepts healthy volunteers
Timeline
2017 – 2019
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Lynbrook, New York
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Sep 11, 2017 · Synced Jul 22, 2026, 3:57 PM EDT
Completed Phase 2 Interventional Accepts healthy volunteers Results available

Safety, Efficacy and Pharmacokinetics of CBT-008 in Patients With Meibomian Gland Dysfunction

NCT05261386
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Conditions
Meibomian Gland Dysfunction
Interventions
CBT-008
Drug
Lead sponsor
Cloudbreak Therapeutics, LLC
Industry
Eligibility
18 Years to 80 Years
Enrollment
95 participants
Healthy volunteers
Accepts healthy volunteers
Timeline
2022 – 2023
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Newport Beach, California
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Apr 23, 2024 · Synced Jul 22, 2026, 3:57 PM EDT
Completed Not applicable Interventional Results available

Pilot Study for Investigating the Effect of the Bruder Eye Hydrating Compress on Contact Lens Discomfort in Contact Lens Wearers

NCT02848222
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Conditions
Contact Lens Discomfort, Dry Eye Disease, Meibomian Gland Dysfunction
Interventions
Bruder Moist Heat Compress, Washcloth
Device · Other
Lead sponsor
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Other
Eligibility
18 Years and older
Enrollment
60 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2016 – 2017
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Birmingham, Alabama
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated May 16, 2018 · Synced Jul 22, 2026, 3:57 PM EDT
Completed Not applicable Interventional Accepts healthy volunteers

Clinical Study Using Eye Lipid Mobilizer (ELM) With Heat and Vibration To Treat Evaporative Dry Eye Disease

NCT06242860
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Conditions
Evaporative Dry Eye Disease, Meibomian Gland Dysfunction
Interventions
ELM
Device
Lead sponsor
Eyedetec Medical, Inc.
Industry
Eligibility
21 Years and older
Enrollment
31 participants
Healthy volunteers
Accepts healthy volunteers
Timeline
2022
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Citrus Heights, California
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Feb 4, 2024 · Synced Jul 22, 2026, 3:57 PM EDT
Completed Phase 2 Interventional Results available

A Study of AGN-195263 for the Treatment of Meibomian Gland Dysfunction

NCT01633788
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Conditions
Meibomian Gland Dysfunction
Interventions
AGN-195263 0.1%, AGN-195263 0.03%, AGN-195263 0.01%, AGN-195263 Vehicle
Drug
Lead sponsor
Allergan
Industry
Eligibility
40 Years and older
Enrollment
232 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2012 – 2015
U.S. locations
33
States / cities
Phoenix, Arizona • Little Rock, Arkansas • Artesia, California + 29 more
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Sep 7, 2017 · Synced Jul 22, 2026, 3:57 PM EDT
Not listed Phase 2 Interventional Accepts healthy volunteers

Effect of an Exploratory Vehicle on Meibomian Gland Dysfunction in Patients With Demodex

NCT06054217
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Conditions
Meibomian Gland Dysfunction, Demodex Infestation of Eyelid, Blepharitis, Demodectic Blepharitis
Interventions
Vehicle of TP-03
Drug
Lead sponsor
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Industry
Eligibility
18 Years and older
Enrollment
36 participants
Healthy volunteers
Accepts healthy volunteers
Timeline
2023 – 2024
U.S. locations
2
States / cities
Northridge, California • Shelby, North Carolina
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Apr 8, 2024 · Synced Jul 22, 2026, 3:57 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 22, 2026, 3:57 PM EDT
Completed Phase 4 Interventional

Thermal Pulsation Versus Warm Compress Treatment for Meibomian Gland Dysfunction

NCT06326931
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Conditions
Meibomian Gland Dysfunction
Interventions
thermal pulsation, warm compress
Device · Other
Lead sponsor
Jacksoneye
Other
Eligibility
18 Years and older
Enrollment
68 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2022 – 2023
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Lake Villa, Illinois
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Mar 21, 2024 · Synced Jul 22, 2026, 3:57 PM EDT
Completed Not applicable Interventional

Study of Efficacy and Tolerability of SYSTANE Complete in Patients With Dry Eye Disease

NCT03492541
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Conditions
Dry Eye Disease
Interventions
Propylene glycol-based eye drops
Other
Lead sponsor
Alcon Research
Industry
Eligibility
18 Years and older
Enrollment
134 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2018 – 2019
U.S. locations
3
States / cities
Kansas City, Missouri • Norfolk, Virginia
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Jun 11, 2019 · Synced Jul 22, 2026, 3:57 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 22, 2026, 3:57 PM EDT
Completed Not applicable Interventional Results available

Evaluation of the LipiFlow System With a New Activator

NCT04500821
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Conditions
Meibomian Gland Dysfunction
Interventions
Activator LFD-2100
Device
Lead sponsor
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.
Industry
Eligibility
22 Years and older
Enrollment
44 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2020
U.S. locations
3
States / cities
Bakersfield, California • Torrance, California • Hurst, Texas
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Jan 23, 2022 · Synced Jul 22, 2026, 3:57 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 7, 2019 · Synced Jul 22, 2026, 3:57 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 22, 2026, 3:57 PM EDT
Completed Not applicable Interventional Results available

Radio Frequency (Forma Eye) Treatment for Dry Eye Disease Due to Meibomian Gland Dysfunction

NCT04120584
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Conditions
Improvement of Dry Eye Disease
Interventions
Forma Eye Applicator
Device
Lead sponsor
InMode MD Ltd.
Industry
Eligibility
18 Years to 75 Years
Enrollment
47 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2019 – 2022
U.S. locations
3
States / cities
Aurora, Colorado • Portsmouth, New Hampshire • Austin, Texas
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Oct 23, 2025 · Synced Jul 22, 2026, 3:57 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 22, 2026, 3:57 PM EDT
Completed Phase 2 Interventional Results available

Evaluation of AXR-270 for the Treatment of Posterior Blepharitis Associated With Meibomian Gland Dysfunction

NCT04469998
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Conditions
Posterior Blepharitis, Meibomian Gland Dysfunction
Interventions
AXR-270 Low Dose, AXR-270 High Dose, AXR-270 Vehicle
Drug
Lead sponsor
AxeroVision, Inc.
Industry
Eligibility
18 Years to 100 Years
Enrollment
129 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2020
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Carlsbad, California
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Jul 20, 2023 · Synced Jul 22, 2026, 3:57 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 Mar 31, 2025 · Synced Jul 22, 2026, 3:57 PM EDT
Completed Phase 4 Interventional Accepts healthy volunteers Results available

Lipids of the Human Tear Film and Their Effect on Tear Stability

NCT00803452
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Conditions
Blepharitis
Interventions
doxycycline, azithromycin
Drug
Lead sponsor
University of Louisville
Other
Eligibility
18 Years to 80 Years
Enrollment
31 participants
Healthy volunteers
Accepts healthy volunteers
Timeline
2008 – 2010
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Louisville, Kentucky
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Dec 21, 2017 · Synced Jul 22, 2026, 3:57 PM EDT
Completed Not applicable Interventional Results available

TearCare System to Treat Dry Eye Disease

NCT03857919
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Conditions
Dry Eye, Meibomian Gland Dysfunction
Interventions
TearCare, LipiFlow
Device
Lead sponsor
Sight Sciences, Inc.
Industry
Eligibility
22 Years and older
Enrollment
235 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2019 – 2020
U.S. locations
10
States / cities
Scottsdale, Arizona • Laguna Hills, California • Newport Beach, California + 7 more
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Sep 30, 2025 · Synced Jul 22, 2026, 3:57 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 22, 2026, 3:57 PM EDT
Completed Not applicable Interventional

TearCare MGX™ System With and Without Warming Hold

NCT07365735
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Conditions
Meibomian Gland Dysfunction (Disorder)
Interventions
localized heat therapy
Device
Lead sponsor
Sight Sciences, Inc.
Industry
Eligibility
22 Years and older
Enrollment
21 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2026
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Brecksville, Ohio
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Jun 4, 2026 · Synced Jul 22, 2026, 3:57 PM EDT
Active, not recruiting Not applicable Interventional

Meibomian Gland Dysfunction Management

NCT03652337
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Conditions
Contact Lens Discomfort, Meibomian Gland Dysfunction
Interventions
BlephEx, Manual debridement
Device
Lead sponsor
University of the Incarnate Word
Other
Eligibility
18 Years and older
Enrollment
60 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2018 – 2019
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
San Antonio, Texas
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Sep 4, 2018 · Synced Jul 22, 2026, 3:57 PM EDT
Withdrawn Not applicable Interventional

Effect of Meibomian Gland Probing on Ocular Surface in Ocular Rosacea

NCT02735681
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Conditions
Meibomian Gland Dysfunction
Interventions
meibomian gland probing, Left eye Meibomian Gland Probing Control Group
Procedure
Lead sponsor
University of Arkansas
Other
Eligibility
18 Years to 70 Years
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2017 – 2018
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Little Rock, Arkansas
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Apr 25, 2018 · Synced Jul 22, 2026, 3:57 PM EDT