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Study on Corneal and Eye Surface Changes in South Indian Diabetic Women

Clinical and Laboratory Profile of Limbal, Corneal and Ocular Surface Changes in Diabetic Women in South Indian Population

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Observational
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2023/04/051235
Enrollment
106
Registered
2023-04-03
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2023-05-01

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Health Condition 1: H188- Other specified disorders of cornea

Interventions

None listed

Sponsors

Investigator initiated study
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Female subjects with diabetes. 2. Patients above the age of 30 years

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Previous history of lid injury. 2. Previous history of lid surgeries. 3. Previous history of intraocular surgery. 4. Patients diagnosed glaucoma on topical medication. 5. Previous history of intraocular or periocular injections. 6. Patients with ptosis, lagophthalmos, altered corneal sensation. 7. Patients with active ocular inflammation or any corneal pathologies. 8. Past history of joint pain, rheumatoid arthritis, autoimmune disorders.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
1. Corneal thickness measurements would be determined by use of an ultrasonic pachymeter 2. Staining characteristics with Rose Bengal and Fluorescein 3. Corneal sensitivity 4. Schirmerâ??s test 5. Tear film characteristics 6. Biomicroscopy Timepoint: Baseline, Month-06 & Month-12

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
1. HbA1C 2. Culture for microorganisms 3. Meibomian gland morphology 4. Corneal endothelial cell count would be done using specular microscope 5. Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT)Timepoint: Baseline & Month-12

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactProf Dr Lional Raj D

Dr. Agarwals Eye Hospital

drlionalraj@dragarwal.com8754411261

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026