Is surgical treatment of recurrent eye styes more or less effective when followed by bloodletting by medicinal leeches?

Comparing surgical treatment alone vs surgical treatment followed by bloodletting by medicinal leeches in the treatment of recurrent eye styes: a randomised controlled trial.

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

ISRCTN

Registry ID

ISRCTN14757012

Enrollment

Registered

2020-05-24

Start date

2013-05-20

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2020-06-15

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Conditions

Eye stye Eye Diseases Hordeolum and other deep inflammation of eyelid

Interventions

Patients diagnosed as having recurrent eye styes were selected from the outpatient department and admitted to the inpatient department of Shalakyatantra at the trial site. After obtaining consent, pat

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Aged 10 - 50 years 2. Recurrence of stye in the same eye within a two-month period, even after treatment with incision and drainage

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Bleeding disorders 2. Diabetes mellitus 3. Anaemia 4. Uncorrected refractive error 5. Patients undergoing anti-platelet drug therapy 6. Malignancy

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Stye recurrence was determined by interview at baseline, day 15, day 45, day 75, and day 105	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
1. Swelling was measured using the Vernier calliper at baseline, day 15, day 45, day 75 and day 105 2. Burning sensation was measured using the visual analogue scale at baseline, day 15, day 45, day 75 and day 105 3. Pain was measured using the visual analogue scale at baseline, day 15, day 45, day 75 and day 105	—

Countries

India

Outcome results

None listed

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