| Unique ID issued by UMIN | UMIN000059789 |
|---|---|
| Receipt number | R000068363 |
| Scientific Title | Efficacy of Omega-3 Supplementation in Patients with Dry Eyes Disease: An Interventional Study |
| Date of disclosure of the study information | 2025/11/15 |
| Last modified on | 2025/11/15 14:00:53 |
Efficacy of Omega-3 Supplementation in Patients with Dry Eyes Disease: An Interventional Study
Efficacy of Omega-3 Supplementation in Patients with Dry Eyes Disease: An Interventional Study
Efficacy of Omega-3 Supplementation in Patients with Dry Eyes Disease: An Interventional Study
Efficacy of Omega-3 Supplementation in Patients with Dry Eyes Disease: An Interventional Study
| Asia(except Japan) |
Dry eyes disease
| Ophthalmology | Adult |
Others
NO
To evaluate whether omega-3 supplementation is effective in improving the signs and symptoms of dry eye disease compared to standard therapy
Efficacy
Exploratory
Explanatory
Not applicable
Change in the tear film break-up time (TBUT) from baseline to 12 weeks after omega-3 supplementation
Change in the Ocular Surface Disease Index (OSDI) score from baseline to 12 weeks after omega-3 supplementation
Interventional
Parallel
Randomized
Individual
Open -no one is blinded
Active
NO
NO
Institution is not considered as adjustment factor.
NO
Central registration
2
Treatment
| Medicine | Food |
Intervention Group (Optimax O3 - Omega-3 Supplementation): Participants in the intervention group will receive Optimax O3 at a dose of 2 capsules once daily for 12 weeks. Each capsule contains EPA 180 mg, DHA 120 mg, Lutein 10 mg, and Lycopene 2 mg. Participants record daily intake in a diary and remaining capsules returned at each follow-up visit for compliance verification. The supplementation is given in addition to standard therapy
Control Group: Control group will receive standard therapy only, consisting of artificial tears or hyaluronic acid or corticosteroid eye drops according to routine clinical practice. No Omega-3 supplementation will be given in the control group.
| 17 | years-old | < |
| 69 | years-old | >= |
Male and Female
1. Age 17-69 years old
2. Diagnosed with dry eyes disease
3. Willing to participate and provide informed consent
1. Declines to participate in the study
2. Patient with type 2 diabetes mellitus
3. History of ocular surgery (post-operative patients within the past 12 months)
22
| 1st name | Cisca |
| Middle name | |
| Last name | Kuswidyati |
Atmajaya Hospital, Jakarta, Indonesia
Department of Ophthalmology
14440
No. 2, Pluit Raya Street, RT 21/RW 8, Penjaringan District, North Jakarta, Indonesia
+62811922143
cisca.kuswidyati@gmail.com
| 1st name | Luciana |
| Middle name | |
| Last name | Luciana |
School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Atma Jaya Catholic University of Indonesia
Department of Ophthalmology
14440
No. 2, Pluit Raya Street, RT 21/RW 8, Penjaringan District, North Jakarta, Indonesia
+6281369726379
L.haryady@hotmail.com
Atma Jaya Catholic University of Indonesia
University research grant
Outside Japan
Indonesia
Komisi Etika Penelitian Fakultas Kedokteran dan Ilmu Kesehatan, Universitas Katolik Indonesia Atma Jaya
No. 2, Pluit Raya Street, RT 21/RW 8, Penjaringan District, North Jakarta, Indonesia
+62216694366
kep.fkik@atmajaya.ac.id
NO
| 2025 | Year | 11 | Month | 15 | Day |
Unpublished
22
22 participants analyzed. TBUT and OSDI were significantly worse in the intervention group at baseline. No significant between-group differences were observed at Month 1 or Month 3 for TBUT or OSDI. Both groups improved over time, but Omega-3 supplementation did not show a statistically significant advantage. No serious adverse events.
| 2025 | Year | 11 | Month | 15 | Day |
Treatment group: 11 subjects
Control group: 11 subjects
Age:
- Treatment group: 73.27 +/- 7.04 years
- Control group: 68.81 +/- 6.60 years
Sex distribution:
- Treatment group: 36.4% male (8), 63.6% female (14)
- Control group: 27.3% male (6), 72.7% female (16)
Enrollment
-Total patients screened: 80
- Excluded: 44 (did not meet inclusion criteria / declined participation)
- Included in the study: 36 participants (72 eyes)
Allocation
- Allocated to Therapy Group: 18 participants (36 eyes analyzed)
- Allocated to Control Group: 18 participants (36 eyes analyzed)
Follow-up
- Therapy Group: 7 participants were drop out at month 1 and month 3
- Control Group: 7 participants were drop out at month 1 and month 3
Analysis
-Therapy Group: 11 participants analyzed
-Control Group: 11 participants analyzed
No adverse events were observed during the study.
Primary Outcome: TBUT score change from baseline to 3 months.
Secondary Outcomes:
1. OSDI change from baseline to 3 months.
2. OSDI score at Month 1 and Month 3.
3. TBUT score at Month 1 and Month 3.
No plan to share IPD
Individual participant data will not be shared due to confidentiality concerns and institutional policy
Completed
| 2024 | Year | 03 | Month | 18 | Day |
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| 2024 | Year | 04 | Month | 18 | Day |
| 2024 | Year | 11 | Month | 28 | Day |
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| 2025 | Year | 01 | Month | 28 | Day |
| 2025 | Year | 05 | Month | 15 | Day |
| 2025 | Year | 11 | Month | 15 | Day |
| 2025 | Year | 11 | Month | 15 | Day |
Value
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