Vit-A-Vision® Clinical Investigation
This study is exploring an eye ointment named Vit-A-Vision for people experiencing uncomfortable eye symptoms like dryness, burning, stinging, and tired eyes. These issues, often called dry eye disease, affect many people globally and can make everyday activities like reading or using computers difficult. While various eye drops are available to help, the effectiveness of many hasn't been thoroughly checked in clinical studies. This investigation will assess how well Vit-A-Vision, an ointment designed to relieve these symptoms, works. The goal is to provide clearer information on treatments for dry eye disease, which can range from mild to severe and is a frequent reason people visit eye doctors.
At a glance
What is this study about?
Many people suffer from uncomfortable eye symptoms such as dryness, burning, stinging, feeling like something is in their eye, or eyes that get tired easily. These issues are often grouped under the term 'dry eye disease' and can really get in the way of daily life, making it hard to read, drive, or work on a computer. For some, it can even cause significant pain. This condition affects millions worldwide and is one of the main reasons people visit eye doctors.
There are many different types of eye drops and ointments available to help with dry eyes, and they are usually the first thing doctors recommend for milder cases. These treatments, sometimes called 'artificial tears,' work in various ways, such as making your eyes feel more moist, replacing missing parts of your natural tears, or protecting your eyes from irritation. However, even though so many products are out there, we don't always have clear information from proper studies about how effective each one truly is.
This particular study is focusing on an eye ointment called Vit-A-Vision. It's designed to help relieve symptoms like burning, irritation, and general discomfort. The researchers want to understand exactly how well this specific ointment works for people with dry eye symptoms. By doing this study, they hope to add to our knowledge about managing dry eye disease, which can be a tricky condition to treat because many things can cause it.
Key takeaways
- This study evaluates an eye ointment for dry eye symptoms like burning and irritation.
- It aims to see how effective Vit-A-Vision ointment is in a real-world setting.
- Participation involves using the ointment daily for about a month and attending three clinic visits.
- People with certain existing eye conditions or recent treatments may not be eligible.
- Joining helps advance our understanding of dry eye treatments.
- You can stop participating at any time if you change your mind.
Who may be eligible?
To join this study, you need to be at least 18 years old and regularly experience dry eye symptoms. Your dry eye must be at a certain level of severity, and you can't be allergic to any of the ingredients in the Vit-A-Vision ointment. You also need to be willing to use the ointment as instructed and attend all the study visits.
There are some reasons why you might not be able to take part. For example, if you have very severe dry eye, recent eye surgery or injury, or certain other eye conditions like Sjögren's Syndrome. If you've recently used certain medications like corticosteroids or tetracyclines, or other specific eye drops, you might also not be eligible. If you wear contact lenses, you'd need to stop using them during the study period.
The research team will carry out some tests and ask you questions about your health and medical history to make sure the study is a good fit for you and that it's safe for you to participate. This helps them find people who are most likely to benefit and for whom the study drug would be suitable.
Could this study suit you?
Answer these quick questions to see if you may be eligible. This is a guide only — the research team makes the final call.
- Are you at least 18 years old?
- Do you often experience dry, burning, or irritated eyes?
- Are you able to attend three short clinic visits over about a month?
- Are you willing to stop wearing contact lenses for the study period?
- Do you have any severe allergies to common ointment ingredients?
What does participation involve?
If you join this study, you'll be asked to use the Vit-A-Vision eye ointment exactly as instructed for about a month. You'll need to visit the study clinic three times in total. The first visit is when you enroll, the second visit will be around 15 days later, and the final visit will be about 33 days after you start, when the study period ends. During these visits, the study team will check your eyes and ask you about your symptoms to see how the ointment is working. The total duration of your active involvement in the study, from start to finish, will be roughly 33 days.
Potential risks and benefits
Locations (1)
- Dept. of Ophthalmology Cologne MerheimVerified postcodeCologne, Germany· Recruiting
Common questions
What exactly is Vit-A-Vision?
Vit-A-Vision is an eye ointment designed to help soothe symptoms like dryness, burning, and irritation in your eyes.
How long will I need to use the ointment?
If you join the study, you'll be asked to use the ointment for about 33 days, which is just over a month.
Will I need to visit the clinic often?
You'll have three visits to the clinic: one to start, one after about 15 days, and a final one around 33 days after you begin the study.
Can I wear my contact lenses during the study?
No, you would need to stop wearing contact lenses for the entire duration of the study if you participate.
What if I decide to stop taking part?
You are free to leave the study at any time, for any reason, and it won't affect your medical care.
How to find out more
Joachim Kolter
Always speak to your GP or specialist before deciding to take part in a study.
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