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This randomized controlled trial aims to investigate the efficacy of periorbital massage therapy in alleviating symptoms and improving clinical outcomes in patients diagnosed with dry eye disease.
Participants will be randomized into either a periorbital massage intervention group or a control group receiving standard care. The intervention group will receive gentle periorbital massage techniques, while the control group will receive conventional dry eye treatments. The primary outcome measure will be assessed using the Schirmer Strips and Ocular Surface Disease Index (OSDI) questionnaire. This study holds promise for providing insights into the potential benefits of periorbital massage therapy as a complementary approach for managing dry eye disease symptoms and enhancing patients' overall quality of life.
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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Periorbital Massage Therapy | Experimental | Participants in this arm will receive periorbital massage therapy administered by a trained practitioner. |
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| Control Group (Standard Care) | Other | Participants in this arm will receive standard care for dry eye disease. |
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| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Periorbital Massage Therapy | Diagnostic Test | Participants in this arm will receive periorbital massage therapy administered by a trained practitioner. The massage technique will involve gentle circular motions around the eye sockets and brow bone area, aiming to improve eyelid and tear gland function. |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| Schirmer Strips | Schirmer's test is used to determine whether the eye produces enough tears to keep it moist. The test is performed by placing filter paper inside the lower lid of the eye. After 5 minutes, the paper is removed and tested for its moisture content. | 12 Months |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| OSDI Questionnaire | The Ocular Surface Disease Index (OSDI) is a questionnaire that has been validated to discriminate between normal, mild to moderate, and severe dry eye disease as defined by the physician's assessment and a composite disease severity score | 12 Months |
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| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
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| Usman Saleem Hospital and Fouzia Maternity Home Address: Usman Saleem Hospital and Fouzia Maternity Home | Lahore | Punjab Province | Pakistan |
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| ID | Term |
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| D015352 | Dry Eye Syndromes |
| ID | Term |
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| D007766 | Lacrimal Apparatus Diseases |
| D005128 | Eye Diseases |
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| ID | Term |
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| D035061 | Control Groups |
| D059039 | Standard of Care |
| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D015340 | Epidemiologic Research Design |
| D004812 | Epidemiologic Methods |
| D008919 | Investigative Techniques |
| D012107 | Research Design |
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| Control Group (Standard Care) | Other | Participants in this arm will receive standard care for dry eye disease, which include artificial tears. They will not receive periorbital massage therapy." |
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| D008722 | Methods |
| D019984 | Quality Indicators, Health Care |
| D011787 | Quality of Health Care |
| D006298 | Health Services Administration |
| D017530 | Health Care Quality, Access, and Evaluation |