Protecting gamers' eyes with lubricating eyedrops
The Protective Impact of TheaLoz Duo Eyedrop on the Ocular Surface in Hand-Held Console and Computer Game Users
This study tests if TheaLoz Duo lubricating eyedrops can help gamers with dry eyes feel better after long hours of screen time.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 28 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Aston University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Birmingham, West Midlands) |
| Trial ID | NCT06163989 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study investigates the protective effect of TheaLoz Duo lubricating eyedrops on the ocular surface of handheld console and computer gamers suffering from dry eye symptoms. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either the eyedrop treatment or a control condition over two months, with assessments conducted at the Aston Dry Eye Clinic. The study aims to determine if these eyedrops can alleviate symptoms of dry eye disease caused by prolonged screen use.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are individuals aged 18 and older who experience dryness symptoms and play video games for at least 2 hours daily.
Not a fit: Patients who have recently undergone ocular surgery or are currently using other topical ocular medications may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide a simple and effective solution for gamers to protect their eye health and reduce discomfort associated with dry eye syndrome.
How similar studies have performed: While there is limited evidence specifically for gamers, similar studies have shown that lubricating eyedrops can be beneficial for individuals with dry eye symptoms.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: * Individuals with dryness symptoms as assessed with the Ocular Surface Disease Index (OSDI score ≥ 13). * Individuals who play handheld console and computer-based games ≥ 2 hours everyday on average * Individuals who are comfortable and competent at using smartphone applications * Age ≥ 18 years, male or female * Able to provide written consent in English * Able to instil the treatment lubricating eyedrop on their own, and return any provided eyedrop bottle to the researcher used at the end of the treatment * Able to attend multiple visits (3 visits over 2 months) Exclusion criteria: * Pregnancy * Use of any topical ocular medical eyedrops or lubricants in the 1 week prior to starting the study or during the study period. Those who are using existing lubricating eyedrops and are interested in participating will be required to stop their lubricating eyedrops for 1 week prior to commencing the study * History of ocular surgery, trauma or infections in the past 6 months
Where this trial is running
Birmingham, West Midlands
- School of Optometry, Aston University — Birmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: James S Wolffsohn, PhD
- Email: dryeye@aston.ac.uk
- Phone: +441212044400
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.