Is the Use of a Steam Mask an Effective Treatment for Paediatric Chalazion in Comparison to Traditional Warm Compresses?

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Conditions studied: Chalazion

In brief

Is the use of a steam mask an effective treatment for paediatric chalazion in comparison to traditional warm compresses? This study will aim to assess the difference between these two methods.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT07721779

Run by

University of Sheffield

People needed

28

Starts

2026-03-10

Expected to finish

2026-07-15

Last updated by the study team

2026-07-23

Who can join

Age: 5 and older, up to 16. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Diagnosed chalazion (isolated or multiple).
• Aged between 5 - <16 years (reading age for participant information leaflets).
• A minimum head circumference of 50cm.
• Access to a microwave with a rotating plate.

You may not qualify if…

• Current or previous treatment including: triamcinolone acetonide injection and, incision and curettage.
• Current treatment including: oral or topical antibiotics and/or topical steroids.
• Other ocular co-morbidities (excluding blepharitis, meibomian gland dysfunction, and dry eye disease).
• Dermatological diagnoses that contraindicate the use of heat on the face.
• Suspicious lesion with abnormal surrounding tissue that requires further investigation.

Where it is running

• University hospitals of Sheffield Trust — Sheffield, United Kingdom (enrolling)

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