N/A
Completed N=52
The Retention Rate Between Brand A and Brand B Punctal Plugs
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT01947517 ↗Enrolled (actual)
52
Serious AEs
0.0%
Results posted
Jun 2017
Primary outcomePrimary: Length of Retention — 6; 6 months
Summary
The purpose of this study is to determine if Parasol punctal occluders (Brand A) have a higher rate of retention than Superflex punctal plugs (Brand B).
Outcome Measures
| Outcome | Result | p-value |
|---|---|---|
| PRIMARY Length of Retention |
6; 6 | — |
| SECONDARY Canadian Dry Eye Assessment Score |
1.06; 0.25 | — |
| SECONDARY National Eye Institute Corneal Fluorescein Staining Pattern |
3.28; 3.60 | — |
| SECONDARY National Eye Institute Grading for Conjunctival Staining |
2.08; 2.08 | — |
| SECONDARY Tear Meniscus Height |
0.472; 0.468 | — |
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- moderate dry eye, severe dry eye
Exclusion Criteria
- silicone allergy, punctal stenosis, punctal occlusion, punctal cautery
Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT01947517). Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication. Informational only — not medical advice.