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Conditions
Meibomian Gland Dysfunction, Dry Eye
Interventions
LipiFlow System, Warm Compress Therapy + Lid Scrub
Device
Lead sponsor
TearScience, Inc.
Industry
Eligibility
18 Years and older
Enrollment
200 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2012 – 2014
U.S. locations
9
States / cities
Fayetteville, Arkansas • Laguna Hills, California • Miami, Florida + 6 more
Conditions
Meibomian Gland Dysfunction, MGD-Meibomian Gland Dysfunction
Interventions
0.3% Topical Minocycline Ointment, 1% Topical Minocycline Ointment, Topical Vehicle Ointment
Drug · Other
Lead sponsor
Hovione Scientia Limited
Industry
Eligibility
18 Years and older
Enrollment
270 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2019 – 2021
U.S. locations
20
States / cities
Azusa, California • Huntington Beach, California • Inglewood, California + 16 more
Completed Not applicable Interventional Accepts healthy volunteers Results available

Contact Lens Comfort Relative to Meibomian Gland Status

NCT01819194
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
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
Conditions
Meibomian Gland Dysfunction, Dry Eye, Posterior Blepharitis
Interventions
Blephex, MiboFlo
Device
Lead sponsor
University of the Incarnate Word
Other
Eligibility
18 Years and older
Enrollment
11 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2015 – 2018
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
San Antonio, Texas
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
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
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
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
Completed Not applicable Interventional Accepts healthy volunteers Results available

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

NCT06483750
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
Conditions
Blepharitis
Interventions
KPI-121, Vehicle
Drug
Lead sponsor
Kala Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Industry
Eligibility
18 Years and older
Enrollment
206 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2014 – 2016
U.S. locations
8
States / cities
Birmingham, Alabama • Artesia, California • Mission Hills, California + 5 more
Completed Not applicable Interventional Results available

The Efficacy of an Ocular Emulsion in Meibomian Gland Dysfunction

NCT01207752
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
Enrolling by invitation Not applicable Interventional Accepts healthy volunteers

Treating Meibomian Gland Disease in a Pediatric Population

NCT07229001
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
Active, not recruiting Not applicable Interventional

Meibomian Gland Dysfunction Management

NCT03652337
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
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
Withdrawn Early Phase 1 Interventional Accepts healthy volunteers

Intralesional Tetracycline Injection in the Treatment of Chalazia

NCT01763437
Conditions
Chalazia, Chalazion
Interventions
Tetracycline
Drug
Lead sponsor
The Cleveland Clinic
Other
Eligibility
18 Years and older
Healthy volunteers
Accepts healthy volunteers
Timeline
2014 – 2015
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Cleveland, Ohio
Conditions
Dry Eye Syndromes
Interventions
Lifitegrast Ophthalmic, Systane Free, Lipiflow
Drug · Device
Lead sponsor
Tauber Eye Center
Other
Eligibility
Not listed
Enrollment
60 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2021 – 2023
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Kansas City, Missouri
Conditions
Meibomian Glands
Interventions
Meibum Expression
Procedure
Lead sponsor
Allergan
Industry
Eligibility
40 Years and older
Enrollment
75 participants
Healthy volunteers
Accepts healthy volunteers
Timeline
2013 – 2014
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Houston, Texas
Completed Not applicable Interventional Results available

Evaluation of the LipiFlow System With a New Activator

NCT04500821
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
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
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
Completed Not applicable Interventional Results available

Treatment of Meibomian Gland Dysfunction and Evaporative Dry Eye

NCT00832130
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
Conditions
Dry Eye, Meibomian Gland Dysfunction
Interventions
TearCare System, Cyclosporine Ophthalmic 0.05% Ophthalmic Emulsion
Device · Drug
Lead sponsor
Sight Sciences, Inc.
Industry
Eligibility
22 Years and older
Enrollment
345 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2021 – 2024
U.S. locations
14
States / cities
Scottsdale, Arizona • La Jolla, California • Laguna Hills, California + 11 more
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