Effects of Carboxymethylcellulose Artificial Tears on the Eye Microbiome
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Not yet recruiting
Trial end date:
2025-03-10
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Summary
Carboxymethylcellulose (CMC), a common component in artificial tears, has been shown to
modify the gut microbiome. The study is examining its effects on the eye microbiome, which
may have implications on ocular disease and artificial tear choice. The study will administer
artificial tears containing CMC to the treatment group and artificial tears without CMC to
the control group. Surveys and conjunctival swabs will be collected before and after
treatment for bacterial genome sequencing and analyzed by R statistical packages.