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A Study to Assess the Virus RNA, and miRNA Levels Related to Viral Infection, and Inflammatory Response in Tears of Patients Affected by COVID-19 Disease

NCT04346160 · Status: UNKNOWN · Type: OBSERVATIONAL · Enrollment: 25

Last updated 2020-04-20

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Summary

The aim of this study is to assess the virus RNA, and miRNA levels related to viral infection, and inflammatory response in tears of hospitalized patients with a diagnosis of COVID-19 with and without conjunctivitis and to correlate them with clinical condition.

Tears will be collected by using Schirmer Test I, a non invasive painless test which can be performed at the patient's bed. Tears will be collected on the graduated paper strips pulling the lower lid gently downward for 5 minutes. Following, the strip will be placed in a 2.0 mL Eppendorf tube and stored at -80◦C (or - 20°C)

Conditions

Interventions

DIAGNOSTIC_TEST

Schirmer Test I

Collection of tear fluid

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • G. d'Annunzio University

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Leonardo Mastropasqua, Professor · Ophtalmology Clinic, G. d'Annunzio University

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2020-04-14
Primary Completion
2020-04-30
Completion
2020-04-30

Countries

  • Italy

Study Locations

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Diseases

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