Self-Adhering Magnetic Device to Treat Corneal Exposure

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Conditions studied: Paralytic Lagophthalmos, Corneal Exposure

In brief

Paralytic lagophthalmos can be difficult to treat and manage. It has a host of causes and effects, one of which (for the latter) is exposure keratopathy. Untreated, this can lead to corneal ulceration, inflammation, and potentially blindness. Despite a variety of attempts at treating this complex condition, none have satisfactorily reduced complications ranging from ease of use to aesthetics. With improvement in magnetic technology, however, that may change. Barmettler et al (2014) have demonstrated preliminary success of externally affixed magnets in closing both model and patient eyelids. As such, we hypothesize that magnetic devices can be used to treat corneal exposure by controlling eyelid position.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT06291818

Run by

University of Illinois at Chicago

People needed

25

Starts

2024-04-17

Expected to finish

2027-09-01

Last updated by the study team

2026-05-22

Who can join

Age: 18 and older, up to 80. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Males and females ages 18-80 years old.
• Patients with recent corneal abrasion and no signs of infection in the examination
• Patients with lagophthalmos
• Normal Controls

You may not qualify if…

• Individuals with adhesive or tape allergies.
• Individuals with a history of metal pieces/shavings embedded in the eye (such as from welding or metalworking)
• Individuals with eye infections

Where it is running

• University of Illinois - Specialty Care Building — Chicago, Illinois, United States (enrolling)

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