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Role of Corneal Nerves in Dry Eye Disease
Led by Daniela Nosch · Updated on 2025-03-11
140
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
40 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
This study aims to determine whether corneal nerve function and morphology are affected by tear film instability and ocular surface homeostasis loss. Additionally, it seeks to investigate whether these factors vary based on the severity of dry eye symptoms.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Role of Corneal Nerves in Dry Eye Disease
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Diagnosis of Dry Eye Disease based on the TFOS DEWS II report for the DED group
- No diagnosis of Dry Eye Disease for the non-DED group
- Adults aged 18 years or older
You will not qualify if you...
- Any systemic disease affecting eye health or nerve function
- History of injury or surgery on the front or back part of the eye affecting corneal structure or physiology
- Regular use of systemic or eye medications affecting the tear film, except dry eye medications
- Using eye drops or makeup on the day of measurement
- Contact lens wearers must avoid lenses for 1 week before the first appointment
- Participants using dry eye medications must use only preservative-free eye drops on examination days
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Institute of Optometrym FHNW
Olten, Switzerland, 4600
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Research Team
D
Daniela S Nosch, BSc MSc PhD
CONTACT
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Emanuele Käser, BSc MSc
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Masking
N/A
Allocation
N/A
Model
N/A
Primary Purpose
N/A
Number of Arms
2
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