Efficacy of Nanodropper-mediated Topical Anesthetic

Completed · Phase 4

Conditions studied: Corneal Diseases, Effectiveness of Microdrops

In brief

The goal of this clinical trial is to compare the onset and duration of numbness of the surface of the eye following the administration of numbing drops, called proparacaine, using either a standard eye drop bottle or a "Nanodropper" adaptor. The Nanodropper is designed to administer smaller-sized drops, or microdrops. Participants will: 1. Complete a baseline eye exam. 2. Receive a numbing drop using a standard dropper in one eye and the Nanodropper in the other eye. 3. Have their eyes tested for numbness at specific time points (30 seconds, 1, 2, 5, and 10 minutes after getting the drops). 4. Tell the researchers if they feel pain during the eye sensation tests. 5. Complete a survey about their experience with the eyedrops and testing procedure. This study could help us find a way to use less medication while still effectively administering eye medications, potentially saving money and reducing medical waste.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT06636708

Run by

Columbia University

People needed

56

Starts

2024-12-12

Expected to finish

2025-04-24

Last updated by the study team

2026-02-12

Who can join

Age: 18 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Ability to provide informed consent for topical anesthesia delivery
• Ability to verbally respond to pain
• At least 18 years of age

You may not qualify if…

• Have a contraindication to local anesthetics
• History of intravitreal injections
• History of ocular surgery
• History of vitreous or retinal surgery
• Preexisting diagnosis of ocular surface disease requiring punctal plug placement
• Evidence of any current ocular inflammation
• Any previous ocular condition (i.e., neurotrophic keratitis, herpetic eye disease, presence of a corneal graft, etc.) that has permanently altered the native sensation of the ocular surface
• Use of contact lenses in the past 2 weeks
• Use of exclusionary medications: Topical steroid drops, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drops, intraocular pressure lowering eye drops, any anti-viral medications used for herpes, opioids

Where it is running

• Columbia University Irving Medical Center — New York, New York, United States

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