# Optimization of Sampling and Processing of Samples for Molecular Microbial Research on Ocular Surface Samples

> **NCT04193774** · NA · COMPLETED · sponsor: **Universitaire Ziekenhuizen KU Leuven** · enrollment: 24 (actual)

## Conditions studied

- Microbiota
- Ocular Surface

## Interventions

- **DIAGNOSTIC_TEST:** Conjunctival swab
- **DRUG:** Oxybuprocaine Hydrochloride 0.4% Eye Drops
- **DRUG:** artificial tears

## Key facts

- **NCT ID:** NCT04193774
- **Lead sponsor:** Universitaire Ziekenhuizen KU Leuven
- **Sponsor class:** OTHER
- **Phase:** NA
- **Study type:** INTERVENTIONAL
- **Status:** COMPLETED
- **Start date:** 2019-08-19
- **Primary completion:** 2021-12-31
- **Final completion:** 2021-12-31
- **Target enrollment:** 24 (ACTUAL)
- **Last updated:** 2022-07-22


## Primary source

ClinicalTrials.gov registry: https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT04193774

## Citation

> US National Library of Medicine, ClinicalTrials.gov registration NCT04193774, "Optimization of Sampling and Processing of Samples for Molecular Microbial Research on Ocular Surface Samples". Retrieved via AI Analytics 2026-06-02 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/clinical/NCT04193774. Licensed CC0.

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