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NCT Number: NCT01125540

The Role of Daily Disposable Contact Lenses in Ocular Allergy

Patients with seasonal allergic conjunctivitis are normally advised to avoid contact lens wear when they are having symptoms. However, modern soft contact lenses which are disposed of daily offer the potential to protect and lubricate the ocular surface. This study examines this possible effect.

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Key information

Conditions

Grass Pollen Ocular Allergy Conjunctival Diseases Conjunctivitis Conjunctivitis, Allergic Eye Diseases Hypersensitivity Hypersensitivity, Immediate Immune System Diseases

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Aston University

Birmingham, West Midlands, B4 7ET, United Kingdom

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • contact lens wearer
  • proven allergy to grass pollen

Exclusion criteria

  • eye disease
  • ocular medication
  • allergy medication
  • asthma

Treatment and study plan

Acuvue (Standard Daily Disposable Contact Lens)

Device

Other names: Acuvue

CIBA Dailies Aquacomfort Plus (Contact Lens - enhance lubricating)

Device

Other names: CIBA Dailies Aquacomfort Plus

Primary outcomes

  1. Symptoms

    Time frame: 4 hours

    Subjective rating of itchyness, dryness, burning, watering and discomfort

  2. Signs

    Time frame: 4 hours

    Signs of bulbar, limbal and palpebtal hyperaemia and staining

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Aston University

Other

Collaborators

  • National Pollen and Aerobiology Unit, Worcester

Registry information

Important dates

Study start
2007
Primary completion
2010
Study completion
2010
First posted
May 18, 2010
Registry last updated
May 18, 2010

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