Role of Corneal Nerves in Dry Eye Disease
Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot listed
Trial typeObservational
Biological sexAll
Age18+
SponsorDaniela Nosch
About this trial
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.
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
Group with DED: Diagnosis of DED based on the TFOS DEWS II report
Group without DED: No diagnosis of DED
Disqualifiers
Systemic disease that may affect ocular health and innervation
injury or history of operations on the anterior or posterior segment of the eye, which can affect the corneal structure and physiology
regular application of systemic or ocular medication known to affect the tear film except from DED medications
eye drops or makeup on the day of measurement.
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- Not listed
Trial groups
140 Participants
are grouped into 2 trial groupsSponsors and collaborators
Daniela Nosch
Lead sponsor
University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland
Sponsor institution
Source ClinicalTrials.gov