Effect of Periorbital Massage on Dry Eye Disease

N/AActive Not RecruitingNCT06390644

Superior University40 enrolled

Overview

This randomized controlled trial aims to investigate the efficacy of periorbital massage therapy in alleviating symptoms and improving clinical outcomes in patients diagnosed with dry eye disease.

Participants will be randomized into either a periorbital massage intervention group or a control group receiving standard care. The intervention group will receive gentle periorbital massage techniques, while the control group will receive conventional dry eye treatments. The primary outcome measure will be assessed using the Schirmer Strips and Ocular Surface Disease Index (OSDI) questionnaire. This study holds promise for providing insights into the potential benefits of periorbital massage therapy as a complementary approach for managing dry eye disease symptoms and enhancing patients' overall quality of life.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

DIAGNOSTIC

Masking

NONE

Enrollment

Conditions

Dry Eye

Interventions

Periorbital Massage TherapyDIAGNOSTIC_TEST

Participants in this arm will receive periorbital massage therapy administered by a trained practitioner. The massage technique will involve gentle circular motions around the eye sockets and brow bone area, aiming to improve eyelid and tear gland function.

Control Group (Standard Care)OTHER

Participants in this arm will receive standard care for dry eye disease, which include artificial tears. They will not receive periorbital massage therapy."

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 20 YearsMax age: 60 YearsHealthy volunteers:

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * Symptoms of dry eye (such as burning, dryness or foreign body sensation) * Ocular signs of dry eye (such as tear film instability, reduced tear production or meibomian gland dysfunction) * Patients having moderate and severe dry eye disease according to schirmer test Willing and able to comply with the study protocol Exclusion Criteria: * Active ocular infection * Ocular surgery within past 3 months * Use of contact lenses * Use of systemic medications that can affect tear production or tear quality * Pregnancy or lactation

Locations (1)

Usman Saleem Hospital and Fouzia Maternity Home Address: Usman Saleem Hospital and Fouzia Maternity Home

Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Schirmer Strips

Schirmer's test is used to determine whether the eye produces enough tears to keep it moist. The test is performed by placing filter paper inside the lower lid of the eye. After 5 minutes, the paper is removed and tested for its moisture content.

Time frame: 12 Months

Secondary Outcomes

OSDI Questionnaire

The Ocular Surface Disease Index (OSDI) is a questionnaire that has been validated to discriminate between normal, mild to moderate, and severe dry eye disease as defined by the physician's assessment and a composite disease severity score

Time frame: 12 Months

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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