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evaluation of educational intervention based on self-care system on Tear breakup time (TBUT) in patients with dry eye .

evaluation of educational intervention based on self-care system on Tear breakup time (TBUT) in patients with dry eye .

Status
Recruiting
Phases
Phase 3
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT20200721048162N1
Enrollment
104
Registered
2020-08-31
Start date
2020-08-22
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2020-09-07

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

dry eye. Dry Eye Syndrome

Interventions

Intervention 1: "Intervention group:" After the initial visit and performing the basic dry eye tests, the training and recommendations are expressed orally by the doctor and then the designed software

Sponsors

Mashhad University of Medical Sciences
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to No maximum

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Patients who are diagnosed with dry eye based on diagnostic criteria Patients who were satisfied and motivated to participate in the study. Patients who are at least 18 years old and do not have mental disorders. Patients who have access to and are able to use a smart phone. Patients who are literate.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Participate in another similar project at the same time. Dissatisfaction with participating in a research project and receiving training Patients who are unable to read and use the Internet and electronic devices due to the high severity of dry eye disease.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Tear breakup time (TBUT) is a clinical test used to assess for evaporative dry eye disease. Timepoint: It is measured at the beginning of the study (before the start of the study) and the sixth week and the 12th week after the start of using the software system. Method of measurement: Using a Keratograph device.

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
The Ocular Surface Disease Index (OSDI) . Timepoint: It is measured at the beginning of the study (before the start of the study) and the sixth week and 12 weeks after using the software system. Method of measurement: Short questionnaire 12 questions:The Ocular Surface Disease Index (OSDI).

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactMaryam ?Edalati Khodabandeh

Mashhad University of Medical Sciences

edalatim961@mums.ac.ir+98 51 3622 4876

Outcome results

None listed

Source: IRCT (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Jun 17, 2026