Warm eye masks show promise for dry eye sufferers
NCT ID NCT07060131
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether far infrared eye masks placed on acupoints around the eyes could improve dry eye symptoms. Thirty-one adults with dry eye disease used the masks, and researchers measured tear film stability, gland health, and symptom scores before and after one month of treatment. The goal was to see if this simple, non-invasive approach could provide relief.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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31 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Mar 2024
- Finished
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Dec 2025
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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- Ages
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18 to 75 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: \*Clinical diagnosis of Dry Eye Disease by Ocular Surface Disease Index (OSDI) ≥ 13 and NIBUT \<10 seconds. Exclusion Criteria: * Eye inflammation * Eyelid malposition, such as entropion, ectropion, and upper eyelid ptosis * Recent eye surgery (within 3 months) * Risks of retinal detachment such as high myopia, lattice degeneration, and retinal holes * Use anti-inflammatory eye drops (topical steroids or cyclosporine) within 1 month
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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China Medical University Hospital
Taichung, North Dist, 404, Taiwan
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