Hordeolum
MONDO:0005800An acute, localized swelling of the eyelid that may be external or internal and usually is a pyogenic (typically staphylococcal) infection or abscess.
Also known as: Stye, blepharitis of eyelid gland, eyelid gland blepharitis
9 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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Steam mask vs. warm flannel: which melts away children's eyelid lumps faster?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial compares a steam mask — a fabric mask with self-hydrating beads heated in a microwave — to the traditional warm compress (a towel soaked in warm water) for treating chalazion, a common eyelid lump, in children aged 5 to 16. Researchers will measure whether the steam ma…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Sheffield • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 25, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Phone AI could spot eye disease in remote areas
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study tests a smartphone app that uses artificial intelligence to detect 16 different eye diseases from photos taken with the phone. The AI works entirely on the device, so no internet is needed. Researchers will compare its accuracy to eye doctors and see if non-medical use…
Sponsor: Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Sun Yat-sen University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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Calmer Wake-Ups for kids after eye surgery: which anesthesia dose works best?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a lower dose (6%) or a higher dose (8%) of sevoflurane gas works better and causes fewer side effects when putting children aged 1 to 6 years to sleep for minor eye surgery. The main goal is to see which dose leads to less agitation and confusion when the…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Joint Shantou International Eye Center of Shantou University and the Chinese University of Hong Kong • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:10 UTC
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New study aims to perfect dosing of common staph infection drug
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study measures the amount of free cloxacillin in the blood of adults receiving the drug as a continuous infusion for severe staph infections. Researchers want to ensure levels are not too high or too low. They will use this data to create a model that predicts the right dose…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Emeli Månsson • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:05 UTC
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Dental crown showdown: which design fits best?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests two different preparation designs (bevel vs. butt) for Peek endocrowns, which are tooth-colored caps for molars that have had root canals. Researchers will check how precisely each design fits the tooth, using a replica technique and microscope. The goal is to se…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Cairo University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 18:49 UTC