Trial | NCT02956083  Report issue

Official Title

The Effect of Tear Supplements on Contact Lens Comfort

  • Phase

    N/A

  • Study Type

    Interventional

  • Status

    Completed No Results Posted

  • Study Participants

    30
The primary goal of this investigation is to determine if lipid based artificial tear supplementation has an impact on contact lens discomfort (CLD).
Contact lens discomfort (CLD) is the most common cause of discontinuing contact lens wear. Despite years of research and innovations in technology, CLD remains highly prevalent, and thus it is a major concern for patients and practitioners. Studies suggest that meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD) is a cause of CLD. Several lipid-based artificial tears have recently been designed to address dry eye associated with MGD. In this study, the investigators examine if the benefits of lipid based artificial tears extend to improving contact lens comfort. Studies have demonstrated some usefulness of non-lipid based tear supplements in the management of contact lens discomfort. However, the relief was moderate and short-term. To date, no study has examined the impact of lipid based artificial tears on contact lens discomfort. In this study, the investigators will address this gap in knowledge.
Study Started
Jul 31
2014
Primary Completion
Jul 31
2015
Study Completion
Jul 31
2015
Last Update
Nov 04
2016
Estimate

Other Systane Balance eye drops

Propylene Glycol 0.6% Over the counter lipid based artificial tears.

Other Systane Contacts eye drops

Hydroxypropyl methycellulose over the counter non-lipid based artificial tears

Other saline

Saline - no brand name

Lipid based artificial tears Active Comparator

Patients use lipid based artificial tears

Non-lipid based artificial tears Active Comparator

patients use non-lipid based artificial tears

Saline Placebo Comparator

patients use saline

Criteria 

Inclusion Criteria:

Patients complaining of contact lens associated discomfort

Exclusion Criteria:

Patients who do not have contact lens discomfort; patients who have active inflammation or infection of the anterior segment of the eyes.
No Results Posted