Actively Recruiting

Phase Not Applicable
Age: 18Years +
All Genders
NCT06163989

Protecting the Eyes of Gamers With Lubricating Eyedrops

Led by Aston University · Updated on 2026-01-21

28

Participants Needed

1

Research Sites

121 weeks

Total Duration

On this page

AI-Summary

What this Trial Is About

The excessive use of screens particularly amongst digital gamers can adversely impact the health of the surface of the eyes with symptoms and signs of surface damage. While strategies including limiting screen time exist, these may be ineffective given the widespread rise of digital device use and gaming culture in the modern era. There is limited evidence for the protective effect of lubricating eyedrops on the ocular surface for handheld console and computer gamers. The aim of this study is to investigate the protective effect of a lubricating eyedrop (TheaLoz Duo) on the surface of the eyes in handheld console and computer gamers. The main question it aims to answer is whether TheaLoz Duo could protect the surface of the eyes from dessication and alleviate symptoms of dry eye disease in handheld console and computer gamers. Participants will receive either the lubricating eyedrop first for 1 month, followed by a control condition (no eyedrops) for another month, or the other way round. Participants will attend 3 visits in total, each separated by 1 month apart. During each visit, routine clinical assessments of the front of the eye will be conducted. Subsequent findings from this timely study will help improve care of the surface of the eyes for a growing population of gamers worldwide.

CONDITIONS

Official Title

Protecting the Eyes of Gamers With Lubricating Eyedrops

Who Can Participate

Age: 18Years +
All Genders

Eligibility Criteria

Eligible

You may qualify if you...

  • Individuals with dryness symptoms as assessed with the Ocular Surface Disease Index (OSDI score 25 13).
  • Individuals who play handheld console and computer-based games 25 2 hours everyday on average
  • Individuals who are comfortable and competent at using smartphone applications
  • Age 25 18 years, male or female
  • Able to provide written consent in English
  • Able to instil the treatment lubricating eyedrop on their own, and return any provided eyedrop bottle to the researcher used at the end of the treatment
  • Able to attend multiple visits (3 visits over 2 months)
Not Eligible

You will not qualify if you...

  • Pregnancy
  • Use of any topical ocular medical eyedrops or lubricants in the 1 week prior to starting the study or during the study period. Those who are using existing lubricating eyedrops and are interested in participating will be required to stop their lubricating eyedrops for 1 week prior to commencing the study
  • History of ocular surgery, trauma or infections in the past 6 months

AI-Screening

AI-Powered Screening

Complete this quick 3-step screening to check your eligibility

1
2
3
+1

Trial Site Locations

Total: 1 location

1

School of Optometry, Aston University

Birmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom, B4 7ET

Actively Recruiting

Loading map...

Research Team

J

James S Wolffsohn, PhD

CONTACT

How is the study designed?

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Masking

DOUBLE

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Model

CROSSOVER

Primary Purpose

TREATMENT

Number of Arms

2

Not the Right Trial for You?

Explore thousands of other clinical trials that might be a better match.
Sign up to get personalized trial recommendations delivered to your inbox.

Already have an account? Log in here