Is the Use of a Steam Mask an Effective Treatment for Paediatric Chalazion in Comparison to Traditional Warm Compresses?
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Brief Summary
Is the use of a steam mask an effective treatment for paediatric chalazion in comparison to traditional warm compresses? This study will aim to assess the difference between these two methods.
Trial Health
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participants targeted
Target at below P25 for not_applicable
Started Mar 2026
Shorter than P25 for not_applicable
1 active site
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Study Timeline
Key milestones and dates
Study Start
First participant enrolled
March 10, 2026
CompletedFirst Submitted
Initial submission to the registry
July 13, 2026
CompletedPrimary Completion
Last participant's last visit for primary outcome
July 15, 2026
CompletedStudy Completion
Last participant's last visit for all outcomes
July 15, 2026
CompletedFirst Posted
Study publicly available on registry
July 23, 2026
CompletedJuly 23, 2026
June 1, 2026
4 months
July 13, 2026
July 20, 2026
Conditions
Outcome Measures
Primary Outcomes (1)
Size of chalazian
measured using the slit lamp
From enrollment (first visit) to the end of the treatment at 8 weeks.
Study Arms (2)
Steam mask
EXPERIMENTALA steam mask is being used to treat chalazion in paediatric patients; comparing its effectiveness to warm compresses.
Warm compress
EXPERIMENTALA warm compress is being used as the first-line conservative treatment if chalazion, with the aim to compare its effectiveness with a steam mask.
Interventions
The steam mask is made up of a fabric mask with 2 detachable steam eye cups (fabric) that contain self-hydrating beads.
A warm compress consists of a small towel / flannel that is soak in cooled boiled water and placed over the chalazion.
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if:
- Diagnosed chalazion (isolated or multiple).
- Aged between 5 - \<16 years (reading age for participant information leaflets).
- A minimum head circumference of 50cm.
- Access to a microwave with a rotating plate.
You may not qualify if:
- Current or previous treatment including: triamcinolone acetonide injection and, incision and curettage.
- Current treatment including: oral or topical antibiotics and/or topical steroids.
- Other ocular co-morbidities (excluding blepharitis, meibomian gland dysfunction, and dry eye disease).
- Dermatological diagnoses that contraindicate the use of heat on the face.
- Suspicious lesion with abnormal surrounding tissue that requires further investigation.
Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.
Sponsors & Collaborators
Study Sites (1)
University hospitals of Sheffield Trust
Sheffield, United Kingdom
MeSH Terms
Conditions
Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)
Study Officials
- PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
Viral Sheth, Phd
University of Sheffield
Central Study Contacts
Study Design
- Study Type
- interventional
- Phase
- not applicable
- Allocation
- RANDOMIZED
- Masking
- NONE
- Purpose
- TREATMENT
- Intervention Model
- PARALLEL
- Sponsor Type
- OTHER
- Responsible Party
- SPONSOR
Study Record Dates
First Submitted
July 13, 2026
First Posted
July 23, 2026
Study Start
March 10, 2026
Primary Completion
July 15, 2026
Study Completion
July 15, 2026
Last Updated
July 23, 2026
Record last verified: 2026-06