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A Clinical Trial of Dry Eye Symptom Mitigation by Oral Intake of Probiotics
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Probiotics and Placebo for Dry Eye. Completed, enrolled 88 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
This study investigates whether the oral intake of a probiotics capsule product may relieve dry eye symptoms. Participants will be aged between 20 - 65 years of age, with confirmed diagnosis of dry eye status. The participants will be assessed for several parameters and asked to take 1 probiotics capsule per day for 35 days. The parameters will include ocular surface health, tear volume, tear quality, intraocular pressure, tear osmolarity and serum biochemical test. After the 35 days are completed, the participants will be assessed again for the same parameters.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
A specific probiotics capsule product, containing Streptococcus thermophilus will be given to participants for oral intake for 35 days.
A specific capsule product, containing microcrystalline cellulose will be given to participants for oral intake for 35 days.