Study of tear and blood particles in dry eye and Sjögren's
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This study looks at tiny particles called exosomes and genetic material (miRNA) in tears and blood to better understand dry eye and Sjögren's syndrome. It may help find new ways to diagnose or treat these conditions.
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Who can take part
- You are between 20 and 75 years old.
- If you have dry eye: a Schirmer's test (tear measurement) showed less than 10 mm in 5 minutes, and you do not have an eye infection, eye inflammation, or a history of eye surgery.
- If you have Sjögren's syndrome: you have been diagnosed by a doctor using the 2002 American-European criteria, and you have no history of alcohol abuse, diabetes, or major life-threatening conditions, are not pregnant or breastfeeding, and have not had steroid pulse therapy in the last 3 months.
- If you are a healthy control: you have no chronic diseases and do not have dry eye or Sjögren's syndrome.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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