NCT01991132

Brief Summary

Non-contact meibography is a useful tool in assessing the health of meibomian glands in patients. Instead of using normal light in contact meibography, non-contact meibography utilises infra-red (IR) light. IR light is shined on patients' inverted eyelids and a special camera then allows visualisation of the structure of the meibomian glands, including the ducts and acini. Currently, images taken via non-contact meibography are manually analysed by a skilled clinician. Knowledge of the health of meibomian glands is useful, especially in the diagnosis of Meibomian Gland Dysfunction (MGD). Studies have shown that MGD is one of the most common causes of evaporative dry eye. Mediview 2.0 is a software that has been programmed to semi-automatically classify meibograph images taken via non-contact meibography. This software is collaboration with Shanghai MediWorks Precision Instruments Co., Ltd. The algorithm used was developed by a collaboration between Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A\*STAR) and Singapore Eye Research Institute (SERI). This current study aims to validate the diagnostic accuracy of Mediview 2.0 in assessing the health of meibomian glands of patients, against a trained clinician. We aim to recruit 100 participants for this study. Once this software is found to be valid, a trained technician could be taught how to capture the images and hence leaving the doctors with more time to focus on clinical assessment and treatment instead. Therefore, this study has the potential to increase efficiency in the clinics.

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Enrollment
100

participants targeted

Target at P50-P75 for not_applicable

Timeline
Completed

Started Dec 2013

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
completed

Health score is calculated from publicly available data and should be used for screening purposes only.

Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

November 11, 2013

Completed
14 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

November 25, 2013

Completed
6 days until next milestone

Study Start

First participant enrolled

December 1, 2013

Completed
1 year until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

December 1, 2014

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

December 1, 2014

Completed
Last Updated

May 20, 2015

Status Verified

June 1, 2014

Enrollment Period

1 year

First QC Date

November 11, 2013

Last Update Submit

May 18, 2015

Conditions

Keywords

Dry EyesMeibomian glandsAlgorithmMediView software

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • To certify the accuracy of the software

    To validate the accuracy of Mediview 2.0 in classifying meibograph images (into Healthy and Unhealthy categories) and reproducibility of the classifications.

    1 day

Study Arms (1)

MediView 2.0 software

OTHER
Other: MediView 2.0 software

Interventions

MediView 2.0 software

Eligibility Criteria

Age21 Years - 90 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersYes
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • Healthy volunteers/ patients that are willing to participate in this study.

You may not qualify if:

  • Any other specified reason as determined by clinical investigator.

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Singapore Eye Research Institute

Singapore, Singapore, 168751, Singapore

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Dry Eye Syndromes

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Lacrimal Apparatus DiseasesEye Diseases

Study Officials

  • Louis Tong, PhD

    Singapore National Eye Centre

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
NA
Masking
NONE
Intervention Model
SINGLE GROUP
Sponsor Type
OTHER GOV
Responsible Party
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
Clinician-Scientist, Senior Consultant

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

November 11, 2013

First Posted

November 25, 2013

Study Start

December 1, 2013

Primary Completion

December 1, 2014

Study Completion

December 1, 2014

Last Updated

May 20, 2015

Record last verified: 2014-06

Locations