Could your gut bacteria be linked to eye disease?
NCT ID NCT01859299
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Aug 07, 2026 · Updated 7 times
Summary
This study looked at the natural bacteria in the gut of 131 adults with and without uveitis, an inflammatory eye disease. Researchers collected stool and blood samples and performed eye exams to see if differences in gut bacteria are linked to eye inflammation. No treatment was given; the goal was simply to gather information.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this study could point toward new ways to treat or prevent uveitis by targeting gut bacteria.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It only looks for links between gut bacteria and eye inflammation, so it may not lead to any direct medical advances.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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National Institutes of Health Clinical Center
Bethesda, Maryland, 20892, United States
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