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NCT Number: NCT06913452

Effect of Obesity on Tear Film and Ocular Health Among Diabetic Patients

To evaluate the effect of obesity on tear film and ocular health in diabetic patients.

Research Design An observational cross-sectional study will be conducted.

Active, Not Recruiting

This study is active but is not currently recruiting participants.

Key information

Conditions

Tear Film Deficiency Dry Eye Syndromes Eye Diseases Lacrimal Apparatus Diseases

Age range

18 year–70 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Alvi Hospital

Mandi Bahāuddīn, Punjab Province, Pakistan

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Adults (18+ years)
  • diagnosed with type 1 or type 2 diabetes
  • categorized as obese or non-obese (BMI >30 or <30)
  • stable glycemic control, and willing to provide consent.

Exclusion criteria

  • Non-diabetic individuals
  • pregnant/lactating women
  • those with recent ocular surgeries
  • systemic medications affecting tear film, or severe unrelated diseases.

Treatment and study plan

Primary outcomes

  1. The Oswestry Disability Index (ODI)

    Time frame: 12 Months

    The Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) is a questionnaire used to assess functional disability in individuals with low back pain, with scores ranging from 0% (no disability) to 100% (maximum disability), and interpreted as follows: 0-20% minimal disability, 21-40% moderate, 41-60% severe, 61-80% crippling, and 81-100% bed-bound or exaggerated symptom

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Superior University

Other

Registry information

Important dates

Study start
2025
Primary completion
2025
Study completion
2026
First posted
Apr 6, 2025
Registry last updated
Apr 6, 2025

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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