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Assessment of the Ocular Microbiome in Health and Disease

NCT05414994 · Status: RECRUITING · Type: OBSERVATIONAL · Enrollment: 500

Last updated 2026-01-22

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Summary

The objective of this application is to illustrate the core constituents of the ocular surface microbiome, describe factors that promote colonization, and assess the ocular microbiome's role in the health of the anterior segment. We will conduct a prospective, observational cohort study, including a longitudinal analysis of the ocular microbiome in adults.

Conditions

  • Microbial Colonization
  • Eye Diseases
  • Ophthalmopathy

Interventions

OTHER

Eye swab

This is a simple swab under the eyelids of both eyes

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Vanderbilt University Medical Center

    lead OTHER

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2023-09-07
Primary Completion
2027-09-30
Completion
2027-12-30

Countries

  • United States

Study Locations

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