Status:
COMPLETED
Corneal Sensitivity in Patients With Sleep Apnea Syndrome
Lead Sponsor:
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Conditions:
Sleep Apnea
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-90 years
Brief Summary
This study is a prospective, single center clinical trial to assess corneal sensitivity and nerve fiber morphology in patients with sleep apnea compared to normal controls. Healthy volunteers with no ...
Detailed Description
Screening Assessment: Following the execution of informed consent, subjects will be carefully screened for ocular signs and symptoms, consistent with the protocol inclusion and exclusion criteria. Thi...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Healthy, non-smoking volunteers.
- Patients with a diagnosis of sleep apnea.
- Non-contact lens wearers of any gender and race, ages 18 and up.
- Minority representation will be proactively encouraged.
- Patients that are willing to review, understand, and sign the written Informed Consent.
- Written authorization for use or release of health and research study information.
- Patients that are willing and able to cooperate with the Investigator and follow all instructions.
Exclusion
- Use of ocular drops including over the counter (OTC) dry eye drops.
- Previous history of corneal surgery.
- Previous history of ocular trauma.
- History of Diabetes Mellitus.
- Current active or previous history of Herpes virus keratitis.
- Current or former Contact lens wear.
- Chronic history of dry eye disease.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
July 17 2015
Trial Type :
OBSERVATIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
August 20 2024
Estimated Enrollment :
130 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT02265133
Start Date
July 17 2015
End Date
August 20 2024
Last Update
August 21 2024
Active Locations (2)
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Parkland Hospital
Dallas, Texas, United States, 75235
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Aston Ambulatory Care Center
Dallas, Texas, United States, 75390