Thirsty eyes? study tests how water intake changes eye measurements
NCT ID NCT07177131
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looks at how being dehydrated or drinking lots of water changes key eye measurements, like the thickness of the retina and cornea. Sixty healthy adults will have their eyes scanned after avoiding water for 12 hours and again after drinking 2 liters of water. The results could help eye doctors plan surgeries more accurately.
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 help doctors understand how hydration affects eye measurements, potentially improving the accuracy of eye surgeries like cataract or refractive procedures.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study with only 60 healthy volunteers. Results may not apply to people with eye diseases or other health conditions.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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About 60 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Expected to start
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Sep 2025
An estimate. Start dates often move.
- Expected to finish
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Dec 2025
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
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18 to 65 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Healthy adult volunteers aged 18 to 65 years * Normal ophthalmological findings * Best corrected visual acuity (BCVA) ≥ 1.0 (decimal) * Willingness to participate and provide written informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Known ocular diseases (e.g., glaucoma, keratoconus, retinal pathology) * History of ocular surgery * Systemic diseases affecting hydration status (e.g., diabetes mellitus, kidney disease) * Any condition that, in the investigator's opinion, could interfere with study participation or data quality * Refusal to participate
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