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NCT00344721 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA

A Placebo Controlled Double Masked Clinical Assessment Study of Essential Fatty Acid Supplement and Its Effect on Patients With Apparent Aqueous Deficient Dry Eye Syndrome

A NA study, sponsored by University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center.

Completed
Registry status
NA
Development phase
42
Enrollment target

NCT00344721 is a NA study that has completed, run by University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. The registered enrollment target is 42 participants.

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The verdict

NCT00344721, a NA study, has completed, sponsored by University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center.

COMPLETED
Registry status
NA
Development phase
42 participants
Enrollment target

Study Summary

To determine the effect of Essential Fatty Acids (EFA's) on Meibomian Gland lipids and aqueous tear production in patients with "dry eyes".

Interventions

  • DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT Placebo
  • DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT Omega-3 fatty acid supplement

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 42 participants
Start Date 2004-09
Est. Completion 2008-10
Phase NA

What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT00344721

The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT00344721 describes a study currently listed as completed, categorized as NA. The registered enrollment target is 42 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, which has 837 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.

The record links to 0 conditions, and to 2 interventions - of which Placebo is the first listed.

NCT00344721 reports 0 study locations.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT00344721 about?

NCT00344721 is a clinical study titled "A Placebo Controlled Double Masked Clinical Assessment Study of Essential Fatty Acid Supplement and Its Effect on Patients With Apparent Aqueous Deficient Dry Eye Syndrome". To determine the effect of Essential Fatty Acids (EFA's) on Meibomian Gland lipids and aqueous tear production in patients with "dry eyes".

What is the current status of trial NCT00344721?

This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 42 participants. The study started on 2004-09. Estimated completion is 2008-10.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT00344721?

The interventions under investigation include: Placebo (DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT), Omega-3 fatty acid supplement (DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT00344721?

This trial is sponsored by University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, which has 837 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

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