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Optimization of Sampling and Processing of Samples for Molecular Microbial Research on Ocular Surface Samples

NCT04193774 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 24

Last updated 2022-07-22

No results posted yet for this study

Summary

The use of anesthetics and the processing of the retrieved samples are major confounding factors that influence the results of microbiome research.

Conditions

  • Microbiota
  • Ocular Surface

Interventions

DIAGNOSTIC_TEST

Conjunctival swab

Swab of the conjunctival fornices of both eyes

DRUG

Oxybuprocaine Hydrochloride 0.4% Eye Drops

One drop of topical anesthesia in one eye

DRUG

artificial tears

One drop of artificial tears in the other eye

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Universitaire Ziekenhuizen KU Leuven

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Heleen Delbeke, MD · Universitaire Ziekenhuizen KU Leuven

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
DIAGNOSTIC
Masking
DOUBLE
Model
CROSSOVER

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2019-08-19
Primary Completion
2021-12-31
Completion
2021-12-31

Countries

  • Belgium

Study Locations

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