Pilot Study of a Homeopathic Therapy in Combination With Cyclosporin (Restasis) in the Treatment of Dry Eye Disease

Stopped early · Phase 2

Conditions studied: Dry Eye Syndromes

In brief

The purpose of this study is to determine whether a homeopathic therapy in combination with cyclosporin (Restasis) is more effective than cyclosporin (Restasis) alone in the treatment of dry eye disease.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT01072526

Run by

University of Missouri-Columbia

People needed

7

Starts

2007-12-01

Expected to finish

2010-08-01

Last updated by the study team

2017-01-12

Who can join

Age: 21 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• diagnosis of moderate to severe dry eye syndrome with or without Sjögren's syndrome
• receiving treatment with topical cyclosporine (Restasis)
• experience one or more moderate dry eye-related symptoms, including dryness, foreign body sensation, burning, blurred vision, photophobia, and soreness or pain

You may not qualify if…

• history of ocular disorder including non-dry eye ocular inflammation, glaucoma, contact lens use
• trauma or surgery, including punctal plug insertion within the prior 3 months
• any uncontrolled systemic disease or significant illness
• use of topical ophthalmic medications that could affect dry eye syndrome
• pregnancy, lactation, or considering a pregnancy

Where it is running

• University of Missouri-Columbia, Mason Eye Institute — Columbia, Missouri, United States

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