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Different Types of Face Mask Use and its Effect on Tear Functions

Effects of Different Types of Face Mask Use on Tear Film.

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Observational
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2021/06/034247
Enrollment
30
Registered
2021-06-15
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2025-08-18

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Conditions

None listed

Interventions

Intervention1: Not applicable: Not applicable

Sponsors

Sankara Eye Hospital
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1.Age group:18-30years 2.Subjects wearing face mask (at least 4-6hours/day)

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1.Systemic disease 2.Active ocular infections 3.Regular Contact lens wearers

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
tear film functions like Schirmer test 1 and 2 TBUT Tear meniscus height SPEED questionnaire scoresTimepoint: 1year—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
To clinically evaluate the tear film functions with each type of mask use on a weekly basis To study the ocular symptoms of dryness with different types of face mask use with a validated questionnaire (SPEED)Timepoint: 1 year—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactNamratha

Sankara College of Optometry

namratha.hegde@gmail.com9986266576

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026