Tear iron levels may reveal dry eye severity

NCT ID NCT07363824

First seen Jan 25, 2026 · Last updated May 13, 2026 · Updated 19 times

Summary

This study looks at whether the amount of iron in a person's tears is related to how bad their dry eye disease is. Researchers will compare tear samples from 52 people with dry eyes and healthy eyes. The goal is to find a new way to diagnose and understand dry eye better.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Changzheng Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Shanghai, China

    Contact Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••

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