Acupuncture Treatment of Dry Eye
Launched by WALTER REED ARMY MEDICAL CENTER · Nov 6, 2007
Trial Information
Current as of May 13, 2025
Completed
Keywords
ClinConnect Summary
No description provided
Gender
ALL
Eligibility criteria
- Inclusion Criteria:
- • Military healthcare beneficiary
- • Male and female patients, at least 18 years of age
- • Diagnosis of keratoconjunctivitis sicca or xerophthalmia (dry eyes) in one or both eyes
- • Persistent signs and symptoms despite conventional therapy for at least three months
- Exclusion Criteria:
- • Contact lens wear
- • Intraocular surgery or laser in the study eye within 90 days prior to enrolling in the study
- • History of any medical condition or circumstance that would preclude scheduled visits or completion of the study
- • Known history of adverse reaction to acupuncture
- • Pregnancy or breast feeding
About Walter Reed Army Medical Center
Walter Reed Army Medical Center (WRAMC) is a premier military medical institution dedicated to advancing health care for service members and their families through innovative clinical research. As a leading sponsor of clinical trials, WRAMC focuses on a wide range of medical disciplines, aiming to enhance treatment protocols and improve patient outcomes. With a commitment to excellence, WRAMC collaborates with multidisciplinary teams of healthcare professionals, researchers, and military personnel to conduct rigorous studies that address both unique military health challenges and broader public health issues. Through its research initiatives, WRAMC strives to contribute to the scientific community and ensure the highest standard of care for those who serve.
Contacts
Jennifer Cobb
Immunology at National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Locations
Washington Dc, District Of Columbia, United States
Patients applied
Trial Officials
Michael J Mines, MD
Principal Investigator
Walter Reed Army Medical Center
Timeline
First submit
Trial launched
Trial updated
Estimated completion
Not reported
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