Clinical Trial: Efficacy of Cyclosporine Ophthalmic Emulsion in the Treatment of Dry Eye Syndrome in Contact Lens Wearers
Study Status: Completed
Recruit Status: Completed
Study Type: Interventional
Official Title: Efficacy of Cyclosporine Ophthalmic Emulsion in the Treatment of Dry Eye Syndrome in Contact Lens Wearers
Brief Summary: Cyclosporine Ophthalmic Emulsion is currently used in the treatment of dry eye syndrome. Contact lens wearers frequently suffer from dry eye syndrome. The purpose of this study is to evaluate cyclosporine ophthalmic emulsion verses re-wetting drops in the relief of dry eye symptoms in contact lens wearers
Detailed Summary:
Sponsor: University of Alabama at Birmingham
Current Primary Outcome:
- Ocular exams and questionnaires at baseline and at 3 months will determine
- the effect of cyclosporine on dry eye syndrome.
Original Primary Outcome: Same as current
Current Secondary Outcome:
- Increased contact lens wearing time due to a decrease in severity
- of dry eye symptoms
Original Secondary Outcome: Same as current
Information By: University of Alabama at Birmingham
Dates:
Date Received: June 7, 2006
Date Started: November 2005
Date Completion: April 2006
Last Updated: June 8, 2006
Last Verified: June 2006
