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Warm compress rival? TearCare device tested for dry eye

NCT ID NCT03006978

Symptom relief Sponsor: Sight Sciences, Inc. Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This small pilot study tested the TearCare system, a device that applies heat to the eyelids, in 24 adults with dry eye disease. The goal was to see if it safely improves tear stability and oil gland function compared to a warm compress. Results were measured after one month.

What this could mean

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Active substance
TearCare device (heat-based eyelid treatment)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a new way to ease dry eye symptoms by improving oil gland function.
What could go wrong
This is a very small pilot study with only 24 people, so results may not apply to everyone. The device may not work better than a warm compress.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

24 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jan 2017

Finished

Mar 2018

Lead sponsor

A company

The lead sponsor is a pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical-device company.

Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * At Least 18 Years of age * Reports dry eye symptoms within 3 months of the screening exam with a SPEED score \>=6 * Schirmer 1 value of \<10 mm in at least one eye or a Tear Breakup time \<10 seconds in at least one eye * Willing to comply with the study, procedures, and follow-up * Willing and able to provide consent Exclusion Criteria: * Any active ocular or peri-ocular infection or inflammation * Recurrent eye inflammation within the past 3 months * Ocular surgery, oculoplastic surgery, ocular injury, Ocular Herpes Simplex, or Herpes Zoster * Ocular surface abnormalities that may affect tear film distribution or treatment * Abnormal eyelid function in either eye * Diminished or abnormal facial, periocular, ocular or corneal sensation * Ocular surface abnormalities such as corneal epithelial defects, ulcers, corneal dystrophies * Systemic diseases resulting in dry eye (e.g. Sjogren's syndrome) * Allergies to silicone tissue adhesives * An absence or fibrosis of the Meibomian glands (e.g. ectodermal dysplasia). * Unwillingness to abstain for the duration of the study from systemic medication known to cause ocular dryness (e.g. Accutane, antihistamines, etc.) * Anyone who requires chronic use (i.e. for any portion of the study) of topical ophthalmic antibiotics, steroids, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications or who has been on any of these medications within the past 30 days. * Unwillingness to washout and remain off certain dry eye medications for the duration of the study. * Participation in another ophthalmic clinical trial within the past 30 days * Co-existing conditions that could interfere with the assessment of safety or efficacy of treatment (e.g. macular disease, pregnancy, nursing, etc.)

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Conditions

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dry eye syndrome

As listed by the trial registrant

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Dry eye

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Central Eye Care, Ltd.

    Arlington Heights, Illinois, 60005, United States

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