Ptosis
MONDO:0000728The drooping of the upper eyelid.
Also known as: blepharoptosis, drooping eyelid, eyelid ptosis, ptosis, ptosis (disease)
21 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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Eye drop showdown: which lifts droopy eyelids better?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study compares two FDA-approved eye drops, Upneeq and Lumify, to see which one better lifts droopy eyelids in adults with acquired ptosis. Fifty participants will receive a single drop of each medication on separate visits, and eyelid height will be measured after about an h…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Duke University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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Can a Redness-Relief drop help glaucoma eyes without side effects?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether Lumify, a low-dose brimonidine eye drop already approved for redness, can safely reduce eye redness and eyelid droop in 60 glaucoma patients who already use stronger brimonidine drops. Researchers will measure redness, eye pressure, and eyelid position af…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Tulane University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:53 UTC
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Eyelid muscle secrets revealed: new study aims to improve droopy eyelid surgery
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at why some children are born with droopy eyelids (congenital ptosis). Researchers will examine the eyelid muscle during surgery and under a microscope to understand what goes wrong. The goal is to learn more about the muscle's development to help guide better su…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Assiut University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:01 UTC