Effect of Bioptron Light Therapy on Dryness of Eyes in Postmenopausal Women

Last updated: August 28, 2023
Sponsor: Cairo University
Overall Status: Active - Recruiting

Phase

N/A

Condition

N/A

Treatment

bioptron light therapy

Clinical Study ID

NCT05964673
P.T.REC/012/004549
  • Ages 50-65
  • Female

Study Summary

Dry eye disease (DED) is a growing public health concern affecting quality of life and visual function, with a significant socio-economic impact. It is more prevalent in the females and is being specifically in the menopausal and postmenopausal age group.

Bioptron light therapy is efficient in the elimination of allergic reactions, signs and symptoms of dry eye improving capillary circulation, immunity stimulation, relieving pain and establishing balance of tissue electromagnetic field

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Inclusion Criteria:

  • All participants are postmenopausal women.
  • Their age above 50 years old
  • All participants aren't on any systematic therapy.

Exclusion

Exclusion Criteria:

  • • Injuries and previous surgical treatment of eyes
  • All patients with diagnosis of chronic blepharitis, meibominitis or any other eyeinfections
  • Participants with autoimmune diseases such as Sjögren's syndrome (SS), rheumatoidarthritis (RA) and systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)
  • Diabetic participants will be excluded.
  • Smokers will be excluded from the study.
  • The use of Hormone Replacement Therapy

Study Design

Total Participants: 60
Treatment Group(s): 1
Primary Treatment: bioptron light therapy
Phase:
Study Start date:
May 09, 2023
Estimated Completion Date:
November 08, 2023

Study Description

Around 60 postmenopausal women will be randomly divided into two equal groups, they all complain from dry eye symptoms, ranging from mild/normal to moderate and severe.

Group(A): will receive patient education program for four weeks. Group(B): will receive patient education program and bioptron light therapy for four weeks

Connect with a study center

  • Cairo University

    Cairo,, 11432
    Egypt

    Active - Recruiting

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