Excessive tearing
MONDO:0001793Profuse lacrimation.
Also known as: epiphora, apparatus disease, lacrimal, apparatus diseases, lacrimal, disease, lacrimal apparatus, diseases, lacrimal apparatus, lacrimal apparatus disease
13 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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VR headsets tested as a possible treatment for blindness
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested whether using a virtual reality headset for one-hour sessions could help regenerate damaged optic nerves and improve vision in people with glaucoma or other retinal diseases. The idea came from promising results in rodents. However, the trial was terminated earl…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Stanford University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC
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New stent aims to dry up tears after eye surgery
Symptom relief TerminatedThis study tested a redesigned lacrimal stent, called the Slit Stent II, for people with severe tearing (epiphora) caused by a blocked tear duct. The stent has slits to allow tears to drain while it is still in place after DCR surgery. The trial planned to enroll 5 people to chec…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Thomas Gardner • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:08 UTC