Status:

COMPLETED

Investigation in Corneal Sensation and Contact Lens Wear

Lead Sponsor:

Daniela Nosch

Conditions:

Cornea

Sense Loss; Cornea

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-50 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

The aim is to find out more about how corneal sensory fibres react to different types of stimuli (liquid / tactile / nylon thread) and how this can be consciously perceived by the individual. Is it po...

Detailed Description

The aim of this study is to gain more physiological knowledge about ocular surface sensation (corneal sensitivity), with application of three different concepts employing different types of stimuli fo...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Group A:
  • Silicone hydrogel (SiHy) CL wear at least 3 days per week and at least 8 hours per day; 18 - 50 years of age; healthy eyes with OSDI \</= 13
  • Group B:
  • Rigid gas permeable (RGP) CL wear at least 3 days per week and at least 8 hours per day; 18 - 50 years of age; healthy eyes with OSDI \</= 13
  • Group C:
  • No current CL wear for at least 3 months; 18 - 50 years of age; healthy eyes with OSDI \</= 13

Exclusion

  • Systemic disease that may affect ocular health, such as diabetes
  • Injury and history of operations on the anterior segment of the eye
  • regular application of systemic or ocular medication known to affect the tear film, specifically on the day of measurement

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

May 1 2021

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

December 20 2021

Estimated Enrollment :

111 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT04804592

Start Date

May 1 2021

End Date

December 20 2021

Last Update

March 17 2022

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Institute of Optometry, FHNW

Olten, Canton of Solothurn, Switzerland, 4600