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Proteomic and Metabolomic Lacrimal Fingerprint in Diverse Pathologies of the Ocular Surface
Sponsor: Centre hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal (CHUM)
Summary
This study aims to obtain the lacrimal fingerprint for frequent pathologies of the ocular surface and establish a normative base for each of them.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
300
Start Date
2020-02-01
Completion Date
2035-01
Last Updated
2024-04-19
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
Tear sample collection via Schirmer strip and subsequent analysis by mass spectrometry
During regular consultations at the ophthalmology department of the CHUM, eligible patients will undergo a standard 5 minute Schirmer tear test. The Schirmer strips will serve as tear samples and will be sent to UQAM's Department of chemistry for mass spectrometry analysis.
Locations (2)
Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM) - Department of Chemistry
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Centre Hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal (CHUM)
Montreal, Quebec, Canada