Tear iron levels may reveal dry eye severity
NCT ID NCT07363824
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looks at whether the amount of iron in tears is linked to how severe dry eye disease is. Researchers will collect tear samples from 52 people with and without dry eye and compare iron levels to standard eye tests and symptom scores. The goal is to find a new way to diagnose or understand dry eye better.
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 a new way to diagnose or monitor dry eye disease using a simple tear test.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early observational study with only 52 participants. It does not test any treatment, so it may not lead to immediate changes in care.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Changzheng Hospital
RECRUITINGShanghai, China
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