Status:
COMPLETED
Comparative Study of 0.5% Carboxymethylcellulose With 0.005% Stabilized Oxychlorocomplex (PURITE™) Versus 0.5% Carboxymethylcellulose in the Treatment of Dry Eye
Lead Sponsor:
Chulalongkorn University
Conditions:
Dry Eye Syndromes
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Phase:
PHASE4
Brief Summary
To compare if 0.5% carboxymethylcellulose with 0.005% SOC (Stabilized oxychloro complex) have the same effectiveness and safety as 0.5% carboxymethylcellulose on dry eye patients.
Detailed Description
Dry eye is the very common disorder of tear film. There are millions of people who have dry eye around the world. Dry eye patients may suffer from redness, sandy sensation, itching, excessive watering...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Out patients of Ophthalmology department, King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital, who have symptoms and/or signs of dry eye
- Bilateral dry eye symptoms and/or signs with equal severity between both eyes
- Age \> 18 years, capable of following the study protocol, and considered be able to return for all scheduled visit
Exclusion
- Different severity of dryness between both eyes
- Current or recent use of topical ophthalmic medications that could affect dry eye condition
- History of any systemic or ocular disorder or condition that could possibly interfere with the interpretation of study result
- Recent contact lens wear (within one month)
- Known hypersensitivity to 0.005% SOC or carboxymethylcellulose
- Pregnancy or planned pregnancy
- Having received permanent punctal occlusion
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
February 1 2004
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
End Date :
October 1 2005
Estimated Enrollment :
100 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00386646
Start Date
February 1 2004
End Date
October 1 2005
Last Update
June 3 2015
Active Locations (1)
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Chulalongkorn Hospital
Bangkok, Bangkok, Thailand, 10330