RECRUITING

Self-Adhering Magnetic Device to Treat Corneal Exposure

Study Overview

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Description

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.

Official Title

Self-Adhering Magnetic Device to Treat Corneal Exposure

Quick Facts

Study Start:2024-04-17
Study Completion:2025-04-01
Study Type:Not specified
Phase:Not Applicable
Enrollment:Not specified
Status:RECRUITING

Study ID

NCT06291818

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Ages Eligible for Study:18 Years to 80 Years
Sexes Eligible for Study:ALL
Accepts Healthy Volunteers:No
Standard Ages:ADULT, OLDER_ADULT
Inclusion CriteriaExclusion Criteria
  1. * Males and females ages 18-80 years old.
  2. * Patients with recent corneal abrasion and no signs of infection in the examination
  3. * Patients with lagophthalmos
  4. * Normal Controls
  1. * Individuals with adhesive or tape allergies.
  2. * Individuals with a history of metal pieces/shavings embedded in the eye (such as from welding or metalworking)
  3. * Individuals with eye infections

Contacts and Locations

Study Contact

Pete Setabutr, MD
CONTACT
312-996-9120

Study Locations (Sites)

University of Illinois - Specialty Care Building
Chicago, Illinois, 60612
United States

Collaborators and Investigators

Sponsor: University of Illinois at Chicago

Study Record Dates

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Study Registration Dates

Study Start Date2024-04-17
Study Completion Date2025-04-01

Study Record Updates

Study Start Date2024-04-17
Study Completion Date2025-04-01

Terms related to this study

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

  • Paralytic Lagophthalmos
  • Corneal Exposure