Evaluation of an Updated Version of the Program "BlinkBlink" for Alleviation of Dry Eye Symptoms Induced by Computer Work

NCT04637516 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: 2018-00378
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 30
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

The program "BlinkBlink" was developed to alleviate dry eye symptoms during prolonged computer work. This study aimed to show subjective and objective improvement of dry eye problems in a sample size of office workers

Conditions

Dry Eye Syndromes; Computer Vision Syndrome

Keywords

dry eye disease; computer work; computer vision syndrome

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

• Subjective improvement of dry eyes

  subjective improvement with OSDI questionnaire

  14 days

• objective improvement of dry eyes

  objective improvement of tear film quality (NIBUT)

  14 days

Study Arms (2)

Programme Version 60 sec frequency

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

This version of the program "BlinkBlink" has a presentation frequency of 60 sec

Device: Animation program "BlinkBlink"

Programme Version 300 sec frequency

PLACEBO COMPARATOR

This version of the program "BlinkBlink" has a presentation frequency of 300 sec

Device: Animation program "BlinkBlink"

Interventions

Animation program "BlinkBlink" DEVICE

Computer program that presents horizontal bars on the computer screen that move from above and below towards each other, mimicking a blink movement.

Programme Version 300 sec frequency; Programme Version 60 sec frequency

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years+
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

• duration of computer work of at least six hours per day during at least four days per week
• OSDI score ≥ 18
• no active pathology on the anterior eye
• Snellen visual acuity of ≥ 0.8.

You may not qualify if:

• acute systemic disease
• contact lens wear
• asthenopia

Sponsors & Collaborators

• University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland: lead

Study Sites (1)

Institute of Optometry, FHNW

Olten, Canton of Solothurn, 4600, Switzerland

Location

Related Publications (1)

• Nosch DS, Foppa C, Toth M, Joos RE. Blink Animation Software to Improve Blinking and Dry Eye Symptoms. Optom Vis Sci. 2015 Sep;92(9):e310-5. doi: 10.1097/OPX.0000000000000654.

  PMID: 26164310 BACKGROUND

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Dry Eye Syndromes

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Lacrimal Apparatus Diseases; Eye Diseases

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: SINGLE
• Who Masked: INVESTIGATOR
• Masking Details: The investigator does not know the order of versions tested by participants.
• Purpose: TREATMENT
• Intervention Model: CROSSOVER
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Professor

Model Details: Subjects use two versions of the program for a set duration, separated by a washout phase. The order of versions applied is randomised.

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: November 13, 2020
• First Posted: November 19, 2020
• Study Start: April 1, 2018
• Primary Completion: August 17, 2018
• Study Completion: August 17, 2018
• Last Updated: November 19, 2020

Record last verified: 2020-11

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

CH (1)