Assessment of the Ocular Microbiome in Health and Disease
Recruiting
Observational Study
Microbial Colonization
Eye Diseases
Ophthalmopathy
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
Healthy Volunteers Welcome
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
No Study Drug
Researchers observe your health over time — no experimental treatment is given.
At a Glance
- Age
- 18 and older
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Observational
- Participants needed
- 500 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center · Other
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About This Trial
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.
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
We will include subjects who meet all of the following criteria:
* 18 years of age or older
* Provide informed consent
* Cohort A - normal eyes with no ocular disease
* Cohort B - primary open angle glaucoma/Ocular hypertension defined as mild glaucoma which is well controlled …
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