Tear test could spot eye disease risk in thyroid patients
NCT ID NCT07472062
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This research study aims to create a simple, non-invasive test using tears and blood to predict which patients with hyperthyroidism are at risk of developing Graves' Orbitopathy (eye disease). Researchers will analyze samples from 90 participants, including healthy controls and those with thyroid or eye conditions. The goal is to find biomarkers that allow for earlier, personalized care to prevent or reduce the severity of eye problems.
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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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90 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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May 2023
- Expected to finish
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Dec 2026
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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18 years and older
- 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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Inclusion Criteria: * healthy control OR diagnosis of hyperthyroidism OR diagnosis of Graves' Orbitopathy Exclusion Criteria: * \<18 y/o
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Ghent University Hospital
Ghent, 9000, Belgium
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