Sphenopalatine Ganglion Release for Tear Production
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
The goal of this interventional study is to learn if a hands on technique will increase tear production in patients aged 45 and younger, without a history of eye issues. The main question it aims to answer is:
Will there be an increase in tear production using a specific hand on technique applied inside the mouth?
Participants will have a small, sterile, piece of paper that will be placed briefly in their eye. This is done to take measurements of tear production. A doctor will then perform a hands on technique in which a gloved finger is placed in the participants' mouth to release the tension that is found. After the technique is completed, the participants' eye will be retested with the tear strip. The tear test strip will be applied twice more on the following visits at 2 days after the first session and one week after the first session
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
This trial is for adults aged 18-45 who are medical students, faculty, or staff at a specific osteopathic college campus. Participants must not have any history of eye problems.Inclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Treatment
Participants receive a hands-on technique applied inside the mouth to increase tear production
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for tear production after treatment
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- sphenopalatine ganglion release
Trial Overview
The study tests whether a hands-on technique called sphenopalatine ganglion release (done inside the mouth) can increase tear production. Tear levels are measured before and after the procedure over several visits.
How Is the Trial Designed?
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Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Pilot that will have participants with no history of dry eye participate to see if there is an increase in tear production
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Edward Via Virginia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Lead Sponsor
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