Overview

A Prospective Clinical Study Assessing the Effects of Tetracycline Antibiotic on Tear Film and Tear Lipid Composition Within a Population of Patients Diagnosed With Blepharitis and Dry Eye Disease

Status:
Withdrawn

Trial end date:
2007-04-01

Target enrollment:

Participant gender:

Summary

The purpose of this research project is to determine the effects of oral tetracycline such as Minocycline (Minocin) on tear film composition and tear lipid (meibomian gland secretions) characteristics in patients with chronic Blepharitis and associated dry eyes.

Phase:

N/A

Details

Lead Sponsor:

University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

Treatments:

Anti-Bacterial Agents
Doxycycline
Tetracycline