Light therapy for stubborn eyelid lumps? tiny trial ends early
NCT ID NCT07039461
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether intense pulsed light (IPL) can help treat chalazion, a common eyelid lump. Only 4 adults with a fresh chalazion were enrolled, and the trial was stopped early. Because of the very small size, we cannot say if IPL works or is safe for this condition.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- intense pulsed light (IPL) device
- What this could lead to
- If it worked, IPL could offer a non-surgical option for treating chalazion, a small eyelid lump.
- What could go wrong
- The trial was terminated early with only 4 participants, so we cannot draw any meaningful conclusions. IPL may not be effective, and results are too limited to guide treatment.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Manhattan Face and Eye clinic
New York, New York, 10019, United States
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Periman Eye Institute
Seattle, Washington, 98119, United States
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