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Electrostimulation Study for Ocular Graft vs. Host Disease
Led by Zhonghui K. Luo, MD, PhD · Updated on 2025-12-17
15
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
208 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
This trial is testing to see if electrostimulation treatment (ET) will be effective in treating those with ocular Graft vs. Host Disease.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Electrostimulation Study for Ocular Graft vs. Host Disease
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Diagnosis of chronic ocular graft vs. host disease (oGVHD) confirmed by ICCGVHD criteria (probable or definite)
- Ocular Surface Disease Index (OSDI) score of 22 or higher
- NEI corneal staining score (or modified NEI score) of 2 or higher
You will not qualify if you...
- Any open wound on the eyelid
- Active corneal ulcer, dacryocystitis, hordeolum, filamentary keratitis, uveitis, retinal detachment, uncontrolled glaucoma, or other active eye conditions as determined by the investigator
- Presence of pacemaker or implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD)
- Currently pregnant or potential to be pregnant during the study
- Ocular surgery (including intravitreal injections) within the past 3 months
- Systemic surgery within the past 2 months
- Non-surgical eyelid procedures (e.g., punctal plugs or cautery) within 1 month before study start
- Use of cytotoxic agents, drugs that inhibit peripheral nerve regeneration (such as Gabapentin or Nicotine), radiation therapy, or other treatments per investigator's discretion
- Changes in immunosuppression regimen within 1 month before or during the study
- Use of contact lenses of any kind
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Massachusetts Eye and Ear - Longwood Campus
Boston, Massachusetts, United States, 02215
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Research Team
M
Michael Cheung, MSc, CCRP
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
DOUBLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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