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TearCare in Young Adults

4 de mayo de 2026 actualizado por: Jillian Ziemanski, University of Alabama at Birmingham
This study is a non-randomized, open-label, interventional trial of TearCare® eyelid warming and manual meibomian gland expression in young adults with clinically significant meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD). Intervention is with TearCare® performed at Visit 1. A single follow-up examination occurs at Day 28.

Descripción general del estudio

Estado

Aún no reclutando

Condiciones

Intervención / Tratamiento

Descripción detallada

This study is a non-randomized, open-label, interventional trial of TearCare® eyelid warming and manual meibomian gland expression in young adults with clinically significant MGD. Intervention is with TearCare® performed at Visit 1. A single follow-up examination occurs at Day 28.

The primary objective is to evaluate the safety and efficacy of TearCare® in teenage and young-adult patients with MGD. A secondary objective includes a predictive analysis to determine which baseline clinical parameters best predict success with a TearCare treatment.

Co-primary efficacy endpoints include change from baseline in non-invasive keratograph break-up time (NIKBUT) at Day 28 and change from baseline in ocular surface disease index (OSDI) at Day 28. Secondary endpoints include the proportion of subjects with pre-defined baseline clinical characteristics who experience a clinically meaningful improvement in NIKBUT or OSDI. Exploratory endpoints include change from baseline in Dry Eye-Related Quality of Life Score (DEQS) at Day 28. The primary safety endpoint is the incidence of adverse effects that are probably or definitely related to the intervention.

The study population will include 45 young adults with clinically significant MGD (30 participants who are ≥18 to <22 years of age and 15 participants who are ≥22 to <30 years of age). The study duration is 4 weeks. TearCare® eyelid warming and manual gland expression will be performed once at Visit 1.

Tipo de estudio

Intervencionista

Inscripción (Estimado)

45

Fase

  • No aplica

Contactos y Ubicaciones

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Estudio Contacto

  • Nombre: Sindhu Gurrala, BDS, MPH
  • Número de teléfono: 205-975-3881
  • Correo electrónico: SOeyes@uab.edu

Copia de seguridad de contactos de estudio

  • Nombre: UAB Optometry Clinical Research (205) 934-6734
  • Correo electrónico: SOeyes@uab.edu

Ubicaciones de estudio

  • Estados Unidos
    • Alabama
      • Birmingham, Alabama, Estados Unidos, 35294
        • University of Alabama at Birmingham, School of Optometry, Clinical Eye Research Facility
        • Contacto:
          • Sindhu Gurrala, BDS, MPH
          • Número de teléfono: 205-975-3881
          • Correo electrónico: sgurral2@uab.edu
        • Investigador principal:
          • Jillian F Ziemanski, OD, PhD, FAAO

Criterios de participación

Los investigadores buscan personas que se ajusten a una determinada descripción, denominada criterio de elegibilidad. Algunos ejemplos de estos criterios son el estado de salud general de una persona o tratamientos previos.

Criterio de elegibilidad

Edades elegibles para estudiar

  • Adulto

Acepta Voluntarios Saludables

No

Descripción

Inclusion Criteria:

  1. Age ≥18 years but <30 years of age
  2. Non-invasive Keratograph break-up time (NIKBUT) <10 seconds in at least one eye
  3. Meibomian gland secretion score (MGSS) ≤23 for 15 glands in at least one eyelid
  4. OSDI ≥23

Exclusion Criteria:

  1. Contact lens wear within two weeks of study enrollment or planned during study period
  2. Habitual visual acuity worse than 0.30 logMAR (Snellen equivalent of 20/40) in either eye
  3. Previous or current diagnosis of any autoimmune condition

  4. Use of any of the following medications within 60 days of enrollment:

    1. Topical ophthalmic cyclosporine (including but not limited to Restasis®, Cequa®, Vevye®, generic, or compounded versions)
    2. Xiidra®
    3. Miebo®
    4. Tyrvaya®
    5. Tryptyr®
  5. Use of topical ocular steroids within 30 days of enrollment
  6. Use of any other topical ophthalmic drop, excluding artificial tears, within 7 days
  7. Use of oral tetracyclines or oral azithromycin within 30 days
  8. Present or past use of oral isotretinoin

  9. Any of the following procedural treatments for MGD in the past:

    1. LipiFlow®
    2. TearCare®
    3. iLux®
    4. Intense pulsed light (IPL)
  10. Previous intraocular surgery within 6 months of enrollment
  11. Previous refractive surgery within 2 years of enrollment
  12. Current or planned pregnancy during the study period
  13. Current or planned lactation during the study period
  14. Females of childbearing potential who are not using effective contraception
  15. Dose modification of oral antihistamines or antidepressants within 30 days of enrollment
  16. Current enrollment or enrollment within 60 days in any other study of an investigational drug or device
  17. Clinical opinion of the study doctor based on clinical examination and/or participant compliance with protocol requirements

Plan de estudios

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¿Cómo está diseñado el estudio?

Detalles de diseño

  • Propósito principal: Tratamiento
  • Asignación: N / A
  • Modelo Intervencionista: Asignación de un solo grupo
  • Enmascaramiento: Ninguno (etiqueta abierta)

Armas e Intervenciones

Grupo de participantes/brazo
Intervención / Tratamiento
Experimental: Treatment
TearCare® eyelid warming and manual gland expression performed once at Visit 1 and followed for 4 weeks. All participants will undergo standardized ocular assessments including OSDI questionnaires, non-invasive keratograph break-up time, Visual acuity high contrast, Biomicroscopy, posterior lid margin hyperemia, Fluorescein tear breakup time, corneal fluorescein staining, conjunctival staining with lissamine green, lid wiper epitheliopathy with lissamine green, Surveys - DEQS, SANDE, Screen time-use, Lipview 11 lipid imaging, Keratograph R-scan, Keratogrpahy meibography, meiobomian gland expression by meibomian gland evaluator.
Dispositivo: TearCare®
The TearCare system is designed to deliver controlled, precise heat to the tarsal plates and underlying MGs of the eyelids for 15 minutes. The TearCare system is comprised of a reusable SmartHub and single-use SmartLids. The single-use SmartLid pair comprises four flexible, sensor-controlled strips that adhere to each of the four eyelids. They contain flexible circuits, sensors, and a microprocessor which provide accurate and precise thermal energy to the eyelids to melt oil in the meibomian glands. Medical grade adhesive on the skin-facing surface of the SmartLids allow them to be affixed to the external surface of the eyelids during the procedure and easily removed at the end of the procedure. The SmartLids are connected to the SmartHub. When attached to the SmartHub, the SmartLids deliver thermal energy (i.e., heat) to the eyelids. Embedded software and a closed loop sensor system ensures that the temperature delivered at the eyelids is maintained within a precise range.

¿Qué mide el estudio?

Medidas de resultado primarias

Medida de resultado
Medida Descripción
Periodo de tiempo
OSDI AT 4 WEEKS
Periodo de tiempo: Baseline to 4 weeks
The OSDI is a 12-item questionnaire that queries a patient's symptom frequency, situational context, and environmental triggers.
Baseline to 4 weeks
Non-Invasive Keratograph Break-Up Time(NIKBUT) at 4 weeks
Periodo de tiempo: Baseline to Week 4
The secondary efficacy endpoint is the proportion of subjects with pre-defined baseline clinical characteristics who experience a clinically meaningful improvement in NIKBUT or OSDI. A clinically meaningful improvement in NIKBUT is defined as at least a 2-second increase versus baseline or at least a 50% increase15 if baseline NIKBUT <4 s. A clinically meaningful improvement in OSDI is defined as a decrease of 4.5 units for mild to moderate disease16 (OSDI ≥ 13 by <33 at baseline) or 7.3 units for severe disease16 (OSDI ≥ 33 at baseline)
Baseline to Week 4

Colaboradores e Investigadores

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Patrocinador

University of Alabama at Birmingham

Colaboradores

Sight Sciences, Inc.

Investigadores

  • Investigador principal: Jillian F Ziemanski, OD, PhD, FAAO, The University of Alabama at Birmingham, School of Optometry

Fechas de registro del estudio

Estas fechas rastrean el progreso del registro del estudio y los envíos de resultados resumidos a ClinicalTrials.gov. Los registros del estudio y los resultados informados son revisados ​​por la Biblioteca Nacional de Medicina (NLM) para asegurarse de que cumplan con los estándares de control de calidad específicos antes de publicarlos en el sitio web público.

Fechas importantes del estudio

Inicio del estudio (Estimado)

1 de agosto de 2026

Finalización primaria (Estimado)

1 de agosto de 2027

Finalización del estudio (Estimado)

1 de diciembre de 2027

Fechas de registro del estudio

Enviado por primera vez

4 de mayo de 2026

Primero enviado que cumplió con los criterios de control de calidad

4 de mayo de 2026

Publicado por primera vez (Actual)

11 de mayo de 2026

Actualizaciones de registros de estudio

Última actualización publicada (Actual)

11 de mayo de 2026

Última actualización enviada que cumplió con los criterios de control de calidad

4 de mayo de 2026

Última verificación

1 de mayo de 2026

Más información

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Palabras clave

Términos MeSH relevantes adicionales

Otros números de identificación del estudio

  • 300016555
  • Sight Sciences, Inc. (Otro identificador: Sight Sciences, Inc.)

Plan de datos de participantes individuales (IPD)

¿Planea compartir datos de participantes individuales (IPD)?

NO

Descripción del plan IPD

Individual participant data (IPD) will not be shared outside of the study team, sponsor, or regulatory agencies. Participant data will be used only for analysis related to this study and may be reviewed by authorized representatives of the sponsor (Sight Sciences, Inc.), the University of Alabama at Birmingham Institutional Review Board (IRB), and regulatory authorities as required by law. De-identified summary results may be shared in aggregate form in publications or presentations, but no individual-level data will be made publicly available.

Información sobre medicamentos y dispositivos, documentos del estudio

Estudia un producto farmacéutico regulado por la FDA de EE. UU.

No

Estudia un producto de dispositivo regulado por la FDA de EE. UU.

Sí

producto fabricado y exportado desde los EE. UU.

No

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