Photobiomodulation With REd vs BluE Light (REBEL)

Status Not yet recruiting

Clinical Trial Summary

The use of photobiomodulation or low-level light therapy (LLLT) in the ophthalmic field stemmed from dermatology which has shown impact on skin blood flow and regeneration. There has been a rise in clinical interest with emerging evidence in the benefits of photobiomodulation in managing chronic inflammatory conditions such as dry eye disease including improvements in ocular discomfort symptoms, tear film stability and tear volume. Despite the observed clinical benefits, limited research has been done to compare photobiomodulation utilising different wavelengths, as most research on dry eye disease has focused on red wavelengths. It has been purported that blue wavelengths may disrupt microbial growth while red wavelengths stimulate energy production and hence increase heat in the affected tissues, although research into these differential impacts at the ocular surface and external eye has been limited. Hence, the aim of this exploratory clinical trial is to compare the impact of using LLLT incorporating red versus blue wavelengths on eyelid haemodynamics and microbiome, as well as conventional ocular surface measures of patients with dry eye disease and blepharitis (inflammation of the eyelids). Participants with dry eye disease, oil gland disruption and blepharitis will receive 3 treatments with these LLLT, each separted by 1 week apart, and followed up to 1 month after the final treatment session. Participants will be randomised to either of 3 groups: Red light only group, Red + Blue light group, or a sham treatment group.

Clinical Trial Description

This study will be a randomized, double-masked, exploratory clinical study to assess the potential difference in impact between the two wavelengths used for LLLT. The whole study involves a total of 4 visits (consisting of 3 treatment visits, and 1 follow-up visit). All visits will be conducted at the Aston Dry Eye Clinic in Aston University, Birmingham, United Kingdom. ;

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Clinical Trial Details

NCT number	NCT06371300
Study type	Interventional
Source	Aston University
Contact	Jeremy Chung Bo Chiang, PhD
Phone	+441212043934
Email	j.chiang@aston.ac.uk
Status	Not yet recruiting
Phase	N/A
Start date	April 2024
Completion date	December 2025

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