Grass Pollen Ocular Allergy Clinical Trial
Official title:
The Role of Daily Disposable Contact Lenses in Ocular Allergy
| Verified date | May 2010 |
| Source | Aston University |
| Contact | n/a |
| Is FDA regulated | No |
| Health authority | United Kingdom: Research Ethics Committee |
| Study type | Interventional |
Patients with seasonal allergic conjunctivitis are normally advised to avoid contact lens wear when they are having symptoms. However, modern soft contact lenses which are disposed of daily offer the potential to protect and lubricate the ocular surface. This study examines this possible effect.
| Status | Completed |
| Enrollment | 10 |
| Est. completion date | January 2010 |
| Est. primary completion date | January 2010 |
| Accepts healthy volunteers | Accepts Healthy Volunteers |
| Gender | Both |
| Age group | 18 Years and older |
| Eligibility |
Inclusion Criteria: - contact lens wearer - proven allergy to grass pollen Exclusion Criteria: - eye disease - ocular medication - allergy medication - asthma |
Allocation: Randomized, Intervention Model: Single Group Assignment, Masking: Double Blind (Subject, Investigator), Primary Purpose: Prevention
| Country | Name | City | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | Aston University | Birmingham | West Midlands |
| Lead Sponsor | Collaborator |
|---|---|
| Aston University | National Pollen and Aerobiology Unit, Worcester |
United Kingdom,
| Type | Measure | Description | Time frame | Safety issue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary | Symptoms | Subjective rating of itchyness, dryness, burning, watering and discomfort | 4 hours | No |
| Primary | Signs | Signs of bulbar, limbal and palpebtal hyperaemia and staining | 4 hours | No |