A Phase 4 interventional study of Swabs containing tea tree oil and chamomile oil and Baby shampoo in Seborrheic Blepharitis, sponsored by Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa. Completed at 1 site in Turkey. Open to participants aged 18 Years and older. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2020-12-22.
Sponsored by Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa · Phase 4, Interventional, and Treatment
The aim of the study was to compare the efficacy of lid swabs containing tea tree oil (TTO) and chamomile oil and baby shampoo (BS) in the treatment of seborrheic blepharitis.
After being informed about the study and potential risks, all patients giving written consent will have a complete ophthalmological examination to determine eligibilty for study entry. At week 0, patients who meet the eligibility requirements will be randomized in a double blind manner (participant and investigator) in a 1:1 ratio using block randomization to lid wipes containing tea tree oil (TTO) and chamomile oil or baby shampoo (twice daily).
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This study's enrollment of 49 is below the median of 60 across 65 interventional studies indexed under Blepharitis.
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The swabs will be applied on the eyelids twice a day for 8 weeks followed by a discontinuation period of 4 weeks.
Drug: Swabs containing tea tree oil and chamomile oil
Baby shampoo will be applied on the eyelids twice a day for 8 weeks followed by a discontinuation period of 4 weeks
Drug: Baby shampoo
Swabs will be used in 26 patients for 8 weeks and will be discontinued in the following 4 weeks.
Baby shampoo will be used in 23 patients for 8 weeks and will be discontinued in the following 4 weeks.
Efficacy of the treatment assessed by the change in Blepharitis Symptom measure (BLISS) score
BLISS score is calculated according to the answers given to the questionnaire. Higher BLISS scores is related to a worse outcome. (Range is between 0 and 39)
Time frame: Change from Baseline at 4 weeks
Efficacy of the treatment assessed by the change in Blepharitis Symptom measure (BLISS) score
BLISS score is calculated according to the answers given to the questionnaire. Higher BLISS scores is related to a worse outcome. (Range is between 0 and 39)
Time frame: Change from Baseline at 8 weeks
Efficacy of the treatment assessed by the change in Blepharitis Symptom measure (BLISS) score
BLISS score is calculated according to the answers given to the questionnaire. Higher BLISS scores is related to a worse outcome. (Range is between 0 and 39)
Time frame: Change from Baseline at 12 weeks
Efficacy of the treatment assessed by the change in Demodex mite count by light microscopy
The number of mites in the epilated 4 eyelashes will be counted under microscope.
Time frame: 0-4-8-12 weeks
Efficacy of the treatment assessed by the change in the Schirmer's test results
Dry eye evaluation will be made with Schirmer's test.
Time frame: 0-4-8-12 weeks
Efficacy of the treatment assessed by the change in the tear breakup time
Dry eye evaluation will be made with tear breakup time.
Time frame: 0-4-8-12 weeks
Efficacy of the treatment assessed by the change in the ocular surface disease index score
OSDI scores are calculated according to the responses to the questionnaire. Higher values are related to a worse outcome (range is between 0-100).
Time frame: 0-4-8-12 weeks
Efficacy of the treatment assessed by the change in the non-invasive tear breakup time
Dry eye evaluation will be made with non-invasive tear breakup time.
Time frame: 0-4-8-12 weeks
Efficacy of the treatment assessed by the change in the meibomian gland loss
Meibomian gland loss will be evaluated using anterior segment analysis system.
Time frame: 0-4-8-12 weeks
Plan to share: Undecided
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Ran from Nov 2018 to primary completion in Nov 2019, 12 months.
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