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Is the Use of a Steam Mask an Effective Treatment for Paediatric Chalazion in Comparison to Traditional Warm Compresses?

NCT07721779 · Status: RECRUITING · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 28

Last updated 2026-07-23

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Summary

Is the use of a steam mask an effective treatment for paediatric chalazion in comparison to traditional warm compresses?

This study will aim to assess the difference between these two methods.

Conditions

  • Chalazion

Interventions

DEVICE

Steam device

The steam mask is made up of a fabric mask with 2 detachable steam eye cups (fabric) that contain self-hydrating beads.

OTHER

Warm Compress

A warm compress consists of a small towel / flannel that is soak in cooled boiled water and placed over the chalazion.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • University of Sheffield

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Viral Sheth, Phd · University of Sheffield

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
5 Years
Max Age
16 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2026-03-10
Primary Completion
2026-07-15
Completion
2026-07-15

Countries

  • United Kingdom

Study Locations

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