Is the Use of a Steam Mask an Effective Treatment for Paediatric Chalazion in Comparison to Traditional Warm Compresses?
Status: Recruiting
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Intervention Type: Device, Other
Study Type: Interventional
Study Phase: Not Applicable
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.
Eligibility
Participation Requirements
Sex: All
Minimum Age: 5
Maximum Age: 16
Healthy Volunteers: f
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• Diagnosed chalazion (isolated or multiple).
• Aged between 5 - \<16 years (reading age for participant information leaflets).
• A minimum head circumference of 50cm.
• Access to a microwave with a rotating plate.
Locations
Other Locations
United Kingdom
University hospitals of Sheffield Trust
RECRUITING
Sheffield
Contact Information
Primary
Simon Gosling, Mmedsci ACP
sgosling1@sheffield.ac.uk
44 7938631784
Time Frame
Start Date: 2026-03-10
Estimated Completion Date: 2026-07-15
Participants
Target number of participants: 28
Treatments
Experimental: Steam mask
A steam mask is being used to treat chalazion in paediatric patients; comparing its effectiveness to warm compresses.
Experimental: Warm compress
A warm compress is being used as the first-line conservative treatment if chalazion, with the aim to compare its effectiveness with a steam mask.
Related Therapeutic Areas
Sponsors
Leads: University of Sheffield