Scientists hunt for eye disease clues in your tears
NCT ID NCT04198740
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study collects tear samples from 300 people with dry eye, infectious keratoconjunctivitis, mucous membrane pemphigoid, or allergic conjunctivitis. Researchers will analyze the proteins and metabolites in tears to create a unique fingerprint for each condition. The goal is to better understand these diseases and potentially improve diagnosis.
What this could mean
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What this could lead to
If successful, this could lead to better diagnostic tools for common eye diseases by identifying unique tear markers.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It may not find clear markers, and results may not change clinical practice soon.
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Centre Hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal (CHUM)
RECRUITINGMontreal, Quebec, H2X 3E4, Canada
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Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM) - Department of Chemistry
ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITINGMontreal, Quebec, H2X 2J6, Canada