Scientists swab eyes to map the 'Microbiome' of healthy and diseased eyes
NCT ID NCT05414994
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study aims to understand the natural bacteria living on the surface of the eye in both healthy people and those with certain eye conditions. Researchers will collect eye swabs from 500 adults in middle Tennessee to build a database of what a normal eye microbiome looks like. The goal is to learn how these bacteria might influence eye health and disease over time.
What this could mean
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What this could lead to
If successful, this study could help scientists understand how eye bacteria affect eye health and disease, potentially guiding future treatments.
What could go wrong
This is an early observational study, not a treatment trial. It will not directly benefit participants and may not lead to any new therapies.
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Vanderbilt University Medical Center
RECRUITINGNashville, Tennessee, 37232, United States
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