Quantum Molecular Resonance Effects on Patients With Dry Eye Disease

NCT ID: NCT05469932

Last Updated: 2022-07-22

Study Results

Results pending

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

UNKNOWN

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

50 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2021-02-14

Study Completion Date

2022-12-31

Brief Summary

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The Rexon Eye device (Resono Ophthalmic Inc, Trieste, Italy) is a new device based on QMR technology. Quantum Molecular Resonance (QMR) is a technique in which low-intensity, high-frequency electric currents are administered to a biological tissue through contact electrodes. The device applies stimulation to the epidermis of closed eyelids up to the lid margin by means of specially designed goggles. Previous studies have shown that it is relatively safe with high patient satisfaction. Preliminary studies have also shown it is effective for accelerating healing in chronic wounds and treating dry eye symptoms.

Detailed Description

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In this study, the investigators aim to examine the efficacy of the Rexon eye device for the treatment of dry eye signs and symptoms in a randomized double-blind placebo-controlled fashion among a cohort of prospectively recruited patients with dry eye. The control group will receive a similar application of treatment with the device goggles disconnected from the device, effectively receiving no treatment. The treatment will be performed by research assistants following thorough instruction by the manufacturing company representatives and/or provided material. Participants will be actively questioned on any harms or side effects in every meeting.

Outcomes will be assessed based on clinical signs and by validated questionnaires on dry eye symptoms (OSDI).

Informed written consent will be obtained from all participants involved in the study prior to enrollment. The goal of the study is to evaluate the Rexon device as a possible additional treatment option for patients with dry eye or to establish it has no added benefit.

Conditions

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Dry Eye Syndromes

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

SINGLE

Participants
The patient does not know wheater they are on treatment or placebo arm.

Study Groups

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Treatment

Pre-treatment medical examination by an ophthalmologist and self-filled questionnaire.

Four treatment sessions. Each session includes 20 minutes with the instrument active at power level 4. Post-treatment medical examination by an ophthalmologist and self-filled questionnaire.

Group Type ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

Rexon device

Intervention Type DEVICE

Rexon device for 20 minutes each session. A total of 4 sessions with one week apart from each other.

Placebo

Pre-treatment medical examination by an ophthalmologist and self-filled questionnaire.

Four treatment sessions. Each session includes 20 minutes with the instrument active at power level 0. Post-treatment medical examination by an ophthalmologist and self-filled questionnaire.

Group Type PLACEBO_COMPARATOR

Rexon device

Intervention Type DEVICE

Rexon device for 20 minutes each session. A total of 4 sessions with one week apart from each other.

Interventions

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Rexon device

Rexon device for 20 minutes each session. A total of 4 sessions with one week apart from each other.

Intervention Type DEVICE

Other Intervention Names

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Resono Ophthalmic

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Patients above the age of 18 years
* Patients who are willing and able to consent and adhere to the research plan
* Patients diagnosed with dry eye or patients who are at risk for dry eye

Exclusion Criteria

* Active infection of the eyelid or periorbital area
* Patients who are pregnant or lactating
* Patients under the age of 18
* Those scheduled for (\<30 days) or immediately after (\<30 days) ocular surgery (excluding cataract and eyelid surgery)
* Patient who do not adhere to all four treatment sessions.
Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sponsors

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Assaf-Harofeh Medical Center

OTHER_GOV

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Asaf Shemer

Physician in the Ophthalmology Department

Responsibility Role PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Locations

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Shamir Medical Center

Tel Aviv, , Israel

Site Status RECRUITING

Countries

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Israel

Central Contacts

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Asaf Shemer, MD

Role: CONTACT

+972-8-9779620

Adi Einan

Role: CONTACT

+972-8-9779620

Facility Contacts

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Asaf Shemer

Role: primary

+972-8-9779620

References

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Ferrari G, Colucci A, Barbariga M, Ruggeri A, Rama P. High Frequency Electrotherapy for the Treatment of Meibomian Gland Dysfunction. Cornea. 2019 Nov;38(11):1424-1429. doi: 10.1097/ICO.0000000000002063.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
PMID: 31356415 (View on PubMed)

Pedrotti E, Bosello F, Fasolo A, Frigo AC, Marchesoni I, Ruggeri A, Marchini G. Transcutaneous periorbital electrical stimulation in the treatment of dry eye. Br J Ophthalmol. 2017 Jun;101(6):814-819. doi: 10.1136/bjophthalmol-2016-308678. Epub 2016 Sep 22.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
PMID: 27660329 (View on PubMed)

Sella S, Adami V, Amati E, Bernardi M, Chieregato K, Gatto P, Menarin M, Pozzato A, Pozzato G, Astori G. In-vitro analysis of Quantum Molecular Resonance effects on human mesenchymal stromal cells. PLoS One. 2018 Jan 2;13(1):e0190082. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0190082. eCollection 2018.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
PMID: 29293552 (View on PubMed)

Shemer A, Altarescu A, Nusbaum L, Vardi M, Dubinsky-Pertzov B, Hecht I, Or L, Einan-Lifshitz A, Pras E. Quantum Molecular Resonance Effects on Patients With Dry Eye Disease: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Cornea. 2024 Sep 1;43(9):1144-1149. doi: 10.1097/ICO.0000000000003443. Epub 2023 Dec 28.

Reference Type DERIVED
PMID: 38166187 (View on PubMed)

Provided Documents

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Document Type: Study Protocol

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Related Links

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Other Identifiers

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AAA

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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