2177GCCC:ID'Ing tx Targets and Biomarkers for Ocular Surface Disease in Pt w/ oGVHD

NCT ID: NCT04946721

Last Updated: 2025-10-02

Study Results

Results pending

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

RECRUITING

Total Enrollment

150 participants

Study Classification

OBSERVATIONAL

Study Start Date

2022-04-27

Study Completion Date

2025-12-31

Brief Summary

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Evaluate and study the immunologic changes to the ocular surface in cancer patients.

Detailed Description

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This is a longitudinal natural history study to evaluate and study the immunologic changes to the ocular surface in cancer patients.

Two groups of subjects will be recruited for the study: 1) Pre-bone marrow transplant cancer patients. They will be evaluated every 3 months for 2 years.2) Normal control patients. They will be evaluated every 6 months for the duration of the study.

During each study visit, in addition to standard of care exams, certain biological specimens ( ocular surface wash, mucocellular material, corneal filaments, or impression cytology of conjunctiva, blood, or serum) will be collected.

Conditions

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Dry Eye Disease oGVHD

Study Design

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Observational Model Type

CASE_CONTROL

Study Time Perspective

PROSPECTIVE

Study Groups

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1.BMT Patients (Study)

Patients prior to receiving a bone marrow transplant will be recruited during their initial intake prior to their BM transplant through the PI's regularly scheduled appointment with these patients.

The standard care exam and biological specimens' collection

Intervention Type DIAGNOSTIC_TEST

During each visit, in addition to standard of care exams, certain biological specimens ( ocular surface wash, mucocellular material, corneal filaments or impression cytology of conjunctiva, blood or serum) will be collected.

2.Controls

Patients with no history of eye disease or cancer history

The standard care exam and biological specimens' collection

Intervention Type DIAGNOSTIC_TEST

During each visit, in addition to standard of care exams, certain biological specimens ( ocular surface wash, mucocellular material, corneal filaments or impression cytology of conjunctiva, blood or serum) will be collected.

Interventions

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The standard care exam and biological specimens' collection

During each visit, in addition to standard of care exams, certain biological specimens ( ocular surface wash, mucocellular material, corneal filaments or impression cytology of conjunctiva, blood or serum) will be collected.

Intervention Type DIAGNOSTIC_TEST

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Adult patients (≥ 18 years of age) who visit the Eye clinic either in the UMGCCC within the UMD Hospital or the UMD Faculty Physicians Ophthalmology Practice at the UMD Professional Building or satellite locations for initial visits or established visits.
* The patient must be able to understand and sign and date the informed consent form approved by the IRB.

Exclusion Criteria

* Vulnerable populations: neonates, children, prisoners, institutionalized individuals.
* Inability or refusal to provide informed consent.
* History of ocular surgery (except refractive surgery or cataract surgery)
Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Sponsors

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University of Maryland, Baltimore

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Responsibility Role SPONSOR

Principal Investigators

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Sarah Sunshine, MD

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

University of Maryland, Baltimore

Locations

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Geenebaum Cancer Center, University of Maryland Medical Center

Baltimore, Maryland, United States

Site Status RECRUITING

Countries

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United States

Central Contacts

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Sarah B Sunshine, MD

Role: CONTACT

667-214-1292

Patricia Lesho

Role: CONTACT

410-328-2577

Facility Contacts

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Patricia Lesho

Role: primary

410-328-2577

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Other Identifiers

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2177GCCC

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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