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Age: 18Years +
All Genders
NCT03358979

Three-dimensional Analysis of EMMPRIN on Conjunctival Epithelial Cells Surface in Severe Dry Eye Syndrome (ALTESSE)

Led by Fondation Ophtalmologique Adolphe de Rothschild · Updated on 2025-12-08

100

Participants Needed

1

Research Sites

480 weeks

Total Duration

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What this Trial Is About

Modifications of cell surface markers (including EMMPRIN) were observed in conjunctival epithelial cells during dry eye syndrome ; this study aims to describe the modifications of the repartition of these cell surface markers before and after initiation of a treatment.

CONDITIONS

Official Title

Three-dimensional Analysis of EMMPRIN on Conjunctival Epithelial Cells Surface in Severe Dry Eye Syndrome (ALTESSE)

Who Can Participate

Age: 18Years +
All Genders

Eligibility Criteria

Eligible

You may qualify if you...

  • Age 18 years and over
  • Severe eye dryness grade 3 or 4 as defined by International Dry Eye Work Shop (2007) with frequent symptoms
  • Fluorescein impregnation at the conjunctival level and marked staining at the corneal level
  • Tear Break Up Time 64 5 seconds (fluorescein test)
  • Schirmer's test score without anesthesia 64 5mm at 5 minutes
  • Patients without eye treatment or on long-term stable eye treatment starting a new treatment
  • Control subjects aged 18 years and over
Not Eligible

You will not qualify if you...

  • Known pregnancy or breastfeeding
  • Contact lens wearers (control subjects)
  • Topical ocular treatment (control subjects)

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Trial Site Locations

Total: 1 location

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Fondation Ophtalmologique A de Rothschild

Paris, France, 75019

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Research Team

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Amélie YAVCHITZ

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How is the study designed?

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Masking

N/A

Allocation

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Primary Purpose

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Number of Arms

2

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