Plasma Tear Drops for Dry Eye Syndrome

Recruiting in Palo Alto (17 mi)

Age: 18+

Sex: Any

Travel: May Be Covered

Time Reimbursement: Varies

Trial Phase: Academic

Waitlist Available

Sponsor: University of Rochester

No Placebo Group

Trial Summary

What is the purpose of this trial?

This is a single center double-masked study with up to four visits. Subjects who have been diagnosed with dry-eye syndrome at Flaum Eye Institute will be enrolled. The purpose of the study is to determine if using platelet rich plasma drops can improve clinically significant dry eye in patients and determine if there is a difference with using two different uses of the plasma tear drops: platelet rich plasma tears and plasma tears without platelets.

Eligibility Criteria

This trial is for individuals with clinically significant dry eye who have no other active eye diseases or allergies. Participants must not be using any eye medications two weeks prior to joining, meet blood donation criteria, and agree to follow the study's instructions. Pregnant individuals or those on antibiotics are excluded.

Inclusion Criteria

You have been diagnosed with a serious case of dry eye.

You don't have any eye problems or allergies that affect your eyes.

You do not have any current eye diseases or allergies affecting your eyes.

Exclusion Criteria

Is currently on a course of antibiotics

Is considered by the Investigator to not be a suitable candidate for participation and are not at risk for glaucoma

Is considered by the University of Rochester Transfusion Medicine & Blood Bank not a suitable candidate for blood donation

Participant Groups

The study is testing if Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) Drops can improve dry eyes compared to Platelet Poor Plasma Drops. It's a double-masked trial at Flaum Eye Institute where neither participants nor researchers know who receives which type of drop until after the results are collected.

Group I: Platelet Rich Plasma Tears Experimental Treatment 1 Intervention

Group II: Platelet Poor Plasma Tear Active Control 1 Intervention

Find a Clinic Near You

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Flaum Eye Institute at the University of Rochester Rochester, NY

Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

University of Rochester Lead Sponsor

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