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Assessment of the Ocular Microbiome in Health and Disease
Sponsor: Vanderbilt University Medical Center
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.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
500
Start Date
2023-09-07
Completion Date
2027-12-30
Last Updated
2026-01-22
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Interventions
Eye swab
This is a simple swab under the eyelids of both eyes
Locations (1)
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Nashville, Tennessee, United States