Status:
COMPLETED
Comparison of Autologous Serum and Umbilical Cord Serum Eyedrops for Dry Eye Syndrome
Lead Sponsor:
Chonnam National University Hospital
Conditions:
Dry Eye Syndrome
Eligibility:
All Genders
20-61 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
To compare the therapeutic effect between autologous serum and umbilical cord serum eyedrops in the treatment of severe dry eye syndrome.
Detailed Description
Ninety-two eyes of 48 patients with severe dry eye syndrome (34 eyes of 17 patients with Sjögren's syndrome and 58 eyes of 31 patients with non-Sjögren's syndrome) were treated with either 20% autolog...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Patients with severe dry eye syndrome who were refractory to conventional treatments and had symptoms of dry eye for more than 3 months
- Low tear film break-up time (BUT, \< 5 sec)
- Low Schirmer test (5 mm)
- Positive fluorescein or rose bengal vital staining (≥ 3)
Exclusion
- Active ocular infection or inflammation not associated with dry eye
- Contact lens wear
- Ocular allergy
- Ocular surgery within the recent 3 months
- Lid or lash abnormalities
- Pregnant or lactating women
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
End Date :
Estimated Enrollment :
Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00442273
Last Update
March 1 2007
Active Locations (1)
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Chonnam national university hospital
Gwangju, South Korea, 501-220