The Effect of Eyelid Support Plate Assisted Eyelid Massage on Meibomian Gland Dysfunction: a Randomized Controlled Trial

This study aims to conduct a randomized controlled clinical trial to compare the efficacy of a new type of massage device - eyelid support plate and glass rod assisted eyelid massage in improving MGD related dry eye symptoms, and evaluate the comfort and efficiency of both treatments, providing evidence-based support for clinical work

NCT Number	NCT07633938
Lead Sponsor	Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Sun Yat-sen University
Conditions	Dry Eye Disease (DED), MGD-Meibomian Gland Dysfunction
Enrollment	142 participants
Start Date	2026-07-01
Primary Completion	2027-07-01 (estimated)
Study Completion	2027-09-01 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov	2026-06-11