Analysis of Human Tear Proteins in Children

The recruitment status of this study is unknown because the information has not been verified recently.

Verified May 2007 by University of Colorado, Denver. Recruitment status was Recruiting

First Received on May 11, 2007. No Changes Posted

Sponsor:	University of Colorado, Denver
Information provided by:	University of Colorado, Denver
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:	NCT00473278

Purpose

The significance of our study is in the importance of understanding the quality and quantity of proteins in the human tear film, and any unique aspects of tears in children. This pilot study will provide data to plan prospective research to better delineate the utility of tear proteins in diagnosing and following disease status in a non-invasive fashion.

Condition
Eye Disease

Study Type:	Observational
Study Design:	Observational Model: Defined Population Observational Model: Natural History Time Perspective: Longitudinal Time Perspective: Prospective
Official Title:	Analysis of Human Tear Proteins in Children: A Pilot Study to Describe the Tear Film Proteome of Pediatric Patients Undergoing Ophthalmic Examination.

Resource links provided by NLM:

MedlinePlus related topics: Eye Diseases

U.S. FDA Resources

Further study details as provided by University of Colorado, Denver:

Estimated Enrollment:	100
Study Start Date:	January 2007
Estimated Study Completion Date:	January 2008

Eligibility

Ages Eligible for Study:	up to 17 Years
Genders Eligible for Study:	Both
Accepts Healthy Volunteers:	Yes

Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

Less than 18 years of age
A parent or legal guardian provide written informed consent to participate
Able to cooperate with tear sample collection, or a previously planned sedation for other medical purposes

Exclusion Criteria:

Age greater than or equal to 18 years
Patients' parents or legal guardians who refuse to sign study consent

Contacts and Locations

Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00473278

Locations

United States, Colorado
The Childrens Hospital	Recruiting
Denver, Colorado, United States, 80218
Contact: Theodore H. Curtis, MD 303-860-4470 theodore.curtis@uchsc.edu
Contact: Tim Byrne 720-848-5051 tim.byrne@uchsc.edu
Sub-Investigator: Theodore H. Curtis, M.D.
Sub-Investigator: Mark W. Duncan, M.D.
Sub-Investigator: Vikram D. Durairij, M.D.

Sponsors and Collaborators

University of Colorado, Denver

Investigators

Principal Investigator:

Malik Y. Kahook, MD

Rocky Mountain Lions Eye Institute

More Information

No publications provided

ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:	NCT00473278 History of Changes
Other Study ID Numbers:	myk06-1067
Study First Received:	May 11, 2007
Last Updated:	May 11, 2007
Health Authority:	United States: Institutional Review Board

Keywords provided by University of Colorado, Denver:

tear protein

Additional relevant MeSH terms:

Eye Diseases

ClinicalTrials.gov processed this record on February 09, 2012