Gut bacteria and central serous chorioretinopathy study
Part of Eyes & vision clinical trials.
This study looks at the link between gut bacteria and central serous chorioretinopathy (CSC), a condition where fluid builds up under the retina. It may help us understand why some people get CSC and find better ways to treat it.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 60 years old
- You have been diagnosed with central serous chorioretinopathy (CSC) — fluid under the retina — for no more than 6 months
- Your vision in the affected eye is between roughly 20/20 and 20/200 (measured on an eye chart)
- You do not have other serious eye diseases such as macular degeneration, diabetic eye problems, or high myopia
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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