Status:
NOT_YET_RECRUITING
Comparing Efficacy of Tea Tree Oil Versus Topical Azithromycin in Treating Dry Eye
Lead Sponsor:
Ehab Mohamed Elsayed Mohamed Saad
Collaborating Sponsors:
Tanta University
Conditions:
Dry Eye
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-65 years
Phase:
PHASE1
PHASE2
Brief Summary
This study aims to compare the effects of azithromycin and tea tree oil on the clinical outcomes and inflammatory profile of patients with MGD-associated DED. By focusing on changes in tear IL-8 and I...
Detailed Description
Dry eye disease (DED) is a multifactorial condition affecting the ocular surface, characterized by the loss of tear film homeostasis, resulting in discomfort, visual disturbances, and tear film instab...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Tear Break-Up Time (TBUT) ≤10 seconds.
- Ocular Surface Disease Index (OSDI) score ≥20.
- Willingness to comply with study requirements and provide informed consent.
Exclusion
- History of ocular surgery or trauma within the past 6 months.
- Use of systemic or topical anti-inflammatory medications within 4 weeks prior to enrollment.
- Known hypersensitivity to azithromycin or tea tree oil.
- Presence of other ocular surface diseases unrelated to MGD.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
April 1 2025
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
August 1 2025
Estimated Enrollment :
44 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT06921525
Start Date
April 1 2025
End Date
August 1 2025
Last Update
April 10 2025
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