Magnetic Correction of Eye Lid Paralysis
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Official title
Non-surgical Correction of Eye Lid Paralysis With External Magnet Systems
Brief summary
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Objective 1: Determine the safety and feasibility of externally mounted magnets for extended management of chronic eyelid movement disorders by measuring visual acuity and corneal and skin integrity and comfort over 8 weeks of wear. Objective 2: Collect preliminary data on the relative efficacy of external magnetic devices by comparing them to externally mounted lid weights and ptosis crutches using rating scales and video analysis of blink biomechanics.
Study identification
- NCT ID
- NCT02988856
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Enrollment
- 11 participants
Conditions and interventions
Conditions
Eligibility (public fields only)
- Age range
- 5 Years and older
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Healthy volunteers not accepted
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Study timeline
- Start date
- Jul 1, 2015 (Actual)
- Primary completion
- May 14, 2019 (Actual)
- Completion
- May 14, 2019 (Actual)
- Last update posted
- Oct 30, 2020
2015 – 2019
United States locations
- U.S. sites
- 1
- U.S. states
- 1
- U.S. cities
- 1
| Facility | City | State | ZIP | Site status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ophthalmology of Clinical Research Office, Mass Eye and Ear | Boston | Massachusetts | 021141 | — |
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- Last update posted Oct 30, 2020 · Synced Oct 21, 2026
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