Laser acupuncture for dry eye and Sjogren's dry eye
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Eyes & vision, Immune system & allergy, Mouth & dental, Skin clinical trials.
This study tests if laser acupuncture can help people with dry eye symptoms, including those with Sjogren's syndrome, which causes dryness in the eyes and mouth. It may be a good fit if you have dry eye or Sjogren's and meet the age and eye test requirements.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are between 20 and 75 years old
- You have dry eye syndrome or Sjogren's syndrome
- Your tear test (Schirmer's test) shows less than 10 mm of moisture in 5 minutes
- You do not have eye inflammation or an eye infection
- You have not had eye surgery
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
Similar studies
Other trials that look related to this one.
This study looks at tiny particles called exosomes in tears to find new ways to diagnose or treat Sjogren's syndrome and dry eye disease. It may help people with these conditions by learning more about what causes them.
This study tests a new lubricating eye drop designed to relieve dry eye symptoms. If you have dry eye disease, this trial may help determine if the new formula works better than what's currently available.
This study looks at tiny particles and genetic material in tears and blood to better understand dry eye syndrome and Sjögren's syndrome. By comparing these markers between people with these conditions and healthy volunteers, it aims to find better ways to diagnose and treat them.
This study looks at people with Sjogren's syndrome, dry eye, or other inflammatory conditions to better understand these diseases. It may help improve diagnosis and treatment.
This early-phase trial tests whether a new treatment using exosomes (tiny natural particles) given as eye drops or injections can help people with Sjögren's syndrome who have severe dry eyes that haven't responded to usual treatments. The goal is to see if it's safe and to get early hints of whether it relieves eye symptoms.
This trial compares two treatments for vaginal dryness in women with Sjögren's disease: a CO2 laser procedure versus a topical estrogen cream called promestriene. The goal is to see which option works better to relieve dryness and discomfort.
Hear when a new Dry Eye Syndrome (DES) trial opens
We’ll email you when one opens — at most once a week, no account needed, unsubscribe anytime.