🏛️ Verified NIH Record • Updated 2026-05-06

Comparative Assessment of Lipid Layer Thickness Measurements (NCT07579130)

Comparative Assessment of Lipid Layer Thickness Measurements Across Three Devices and Their Correlation With Clinical Indicators in Dry Eye Disease

🟢 Recruiting Interventional Protocol 📊 Observational Clinical Research Sponsor: Indiana University

🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

This study compares ocular lipid layer thickness (LLT) measurements obtained from three commonly used clinical diagnostic devices to evaluate their agreement and consistency. It further examines which device's LLT measurements show the strongest correlation with established clinical indicators of dry eye disease severity.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: Atwater Eye Care Center — Bloomington, Indiana

Age range: 18 Years to 100 Years

📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener

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Full eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria ↗

📍 All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)

  • Atwater Eye Care Center — Bloomington, Indiana

📞 Contact the Study Coordinator

Phone: (812) 855-0520

Email: annatich@iu.edu

Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.

💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights

  • 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
  • Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
  • Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.

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💡 How to Participate

  1. Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
  2. Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
  3. Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
  4. Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.
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