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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 Sep 25, 2026, 4:54 AM 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 Sep 25, 2026, 4:54 AM 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 Sep 25, 2026, 4:54 AM 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 Sep 25, 2026, 4:54 AM 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 Sep 25, 2026, 4:54 AM 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 Sep 25, 2026, 4:54 AM 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 24, 2025 · Synced Sep 25, 2026, 4:54 AM EDT
Completed Phase 2 Interventional Results available

Pilot Study Comparing the Safety and Efficacy of Two Dosing Regimens of TP-03 for the Treatment of MGD

NCT05454956
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Conditions
Meibomian Gland Dysfunction, Blepharitis, Demodex Infestation
Interventions
TP-03, TP-03 Vehicle
Drug
Lead sponsor
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Industry
Eligibility
18 Years and older
Enrollment
39 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2022 – 2023
U.S. locations
5
States / cities
Northridge, California • Kansas City, Missouri • Cary, North Carolina + 2 more
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Sep 30, 2025 · Synced Sep 25, 2026, 4:54 AM 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 Sep 25, 2026, 4:54 AM 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 1, 2017 · Synced Sep 25, 2026, 4:54 AM 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 Sep 25, 2026, 4:54 AM 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 Sep 25, 2026, 4:54 AM 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 Sep 25, 2026, 4:54 AM 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 Sep 25, 2026, 4:54 AM EDT
Completed Not applicable Interventional Results available

Treatment of Meibomian Gland Dysfunction and Evaporative Dry Eye

NCT00832130
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Conditions
Chalazion, Dry Eye Syndromes
Interventions
Manual Mini System, iHeat Portable Warm Compress Therapy
Device
Lead sponsor
TearScience, Inc.
Industry
Eligibility
18 Years and older
Enrollment
139 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2009
U.S. locations
11
States / cities
Fayetteville, Arkansas • Morrow, Georgia • Highland Park, Illinois + 8 more
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Dec 11, 2011 · Synced Sep 25, 2026, 4:54 AM EDT
Completed Not applicable Interventional Accepts healthy volunteers Results available

Contact Lens Comfort Relative to Meibomian Gland Status

NCT01819194
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Conditions
Meibomian Gland Dysfunction
Interventions
senofilcon A
Device
Lead sponsor
Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.
Industry
Eligibility
18 Years to 39 Years
Enrollment
64 participants
Healthy volunteers
Accepts healthy volunteers
Timeline
2013
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Fullerton, California
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Jun 18, 2018 · Synced Sep 25, 2026, 4:54 AM 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 Sep 25, 2026, 4:54 AM 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 Sep 25, 2026, 4:54 AM 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 Sep 25, 2026, 4:54 AM 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 Sep 25, 2026, 4:54 AM 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 Sep 25, 2026, 4:54 AM 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 21, 2025 · Synced Sep 25, 2026, 4:54 AM EDT
Withdrawn Phase 2 Interventional Accepts healthy volunteers

Study to Determine the Effect of Azasite on Corneal Surface Irregularity

NCT01797107
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Conditions
Meibomian Gland Dysfunction
Interventions
Azasite
Drug
Lead sponsor
Philadelphia Eye Associates
Other
Eligibility
18 Years and older
Healthy volunteers
Accepts healthy volunteers
Timeline
2013 – 2014
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Sep 27, 2016 · Synced Sep 25, 2026, 4:54 AM EDT
Completed Phase 4 Interventional

Safety and Efficacy Pilot Study of AzaSite® for Four Weeks in Subjects With Blepharitis

NCT00656539
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Conditions
Blepharitis
Interventions
AzaSite®
Drug
Lead sponsor
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
Industry
Eligibility
18 Years and older
Enrollment
20 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
Started 2008
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Lynbrook, New York
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Sep 25, 2011 · Synced Sep 25, 2026, 4:54 AM EDT