Zapping dry eye: radiofrequency offers new hope for stubborn cases

NCT ID NCT06220474

First seen May 11, 2026 · Last updated May 17, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether a non-invasive radiofrequency treatment, followed by meibomian gland expression, can improve tear film stability better than gland expression alone in people with hard-to-treat dry eye. About 112 adults with moderate to severe meibomian gland dysfunction will be randomly assigned to receive either active radiofrequency or a sham procedure. The main goal is to see if the radiofrequency group has longer tear breakup time, meaning more stable tears and less discomfort.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

    Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••

Locations

  • Grantham Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Hong Kong, Hong Kong

    Contact

  • HKU Eye Centre

    RECRUITING

    Hong Kong, Hong Kong

    Contact Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••

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