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

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.

Timeline

Start

2005-08

Primary completion

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Completion

2007-04

Outcome

Outcome not reported

Stopped: “The PI has elected to terminate study at this time”

Drugs

Indications