drugset / Trial / NCT06921525
Comparing Efficacy of Tea Tree Oil Versus Topical Azithromycin in Treating Dry Eye
Phase 1/2
Not yet recruiting
44 enrolled
Ehab Mohamed Elsayed Mohamed Saad
Tanta University · collab
RandomizedParallel-groupQuadruple-blindTreatment
Summary
This study aims to compare the effects of azithromycin and tea tree oil on the clinical outcomes and inflammatory profile of patients with MGD-associated DED. By focusing on changes in tear IL-8 and IL-17 levels, the study seeks to provide insights into the differential mechanisms of these two treatments and their potential in addressing inflammation-driven DED.
Timeline
- Start
- 2025-04-01
- Primary completion
- 2025-07-01
- Completion
- 2025-08-01
Drugs
| Evaluation | Drug | Modality | Dose | Route |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comparator | Azithromycin | Small molecule | — | Topical |
| Comparator | tea tree oil | Unknown | — | Topical |