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AI eye test could spot severe dry eye faster
NCT ID NCT07554911
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests a new AI algorithm that screens for severe dry eye disease by analyzing images of the cornea. Researchers will enroll 200 adults already diagnosed with dry eye to see if the AI can better identify cases needing specialist care compared to a standard symptom questionnaire. The goal is to help community doctors manage dry eye more confidently and refer only the most severe cases.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- AI screening algorithm
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this AI tool could help primary care doctors quickly identify severe dry eye cases, leading to earlier specialist referral and better management.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early-stage study with only 200 participants, and the AI algorithm is a prototype. It may not work better than current questionnaires or may miss some cases.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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About 200 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Oct 2023
- Expected to finish
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Jul 2028
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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A government agency
The lead sponsor is a government body.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
dry eye patients
- Ages
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21 to 99 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: 1. 21 years old and above 2. Participants must be previously diagnosed with dry eye in the dry eye clinic (previous referred and had various forms of treatment such as artificial tears or prescription eyedrops) 3. Willing to perform all eye examinations and questionnaires in this study 4. Ability to provide informed consent Exclusion Criteria: 1. All subjects meeting any of the exclusion criteria at baseline will be excluded from participation and then list the criterion. 2. Any other specified reason as determined by clinical investigator
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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How to take part
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The places running it
1 site. The list below names each one and where it is.
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The official record
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Singapore Eye Research Institute
RECRUITINGSingapore, 169856, Singapore
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