Xerophthalmia
MONDO:0000948Dryness of the eye due to inadequate production of tears. Causes include vitamin A deficiency, Sjogren syndrome, rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, and scleroderma.
Also known as: conjunctival xerosis
9 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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Could an arthritis pill ease Sjogren's? new trial seeks answers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether tofacitinib, a drug already used for rheumatoid arthritis, is safe and helpful for people with Sjogren's disease. About 60 adults with mild-to-moderate Sjogren's will take the pill twice daily for 28 weeks. Researchers will track side effects and measure …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 23, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Laser before eye implant may prevent glaucoma damage
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether giving a laser treatment (transscleral cyclophotocoagulation) to lower eye pressure before a Boston keratoprosthesis (a plastic cornea implant) can prevent or slow glaucoma. Twenty adults who need the implant will receive one of two laser types 4-8 weeks …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal (CHUM) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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New eye drops aim to soothe dry eye sufferers
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests a new eye drop called DFL24498 in people with dry eye disease. About 417 adults will use the drops four times a day for 12 weeks. Researchers will check if the drops improve eye surface health and reduce dryness symptoms compared to a placebo.
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Dompé Farmaceutici S.p.A • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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German eye registry reveals shifting trends in corneal transplants
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis long-term study collects data from over 100 eye clinics in Germany to see how corneal transplant surgeries have changed since 2001. Researchers track the number of surgeries, the types of procedures used, and the reasons people need them. The goal is to understand trends, no…
Sponsor: Universität des Saarlandes • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:25 UTC
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New eye scanner tested on 180 volunteers – no treatment involved
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study gathers eye scan images from 180 people with healthy eyes or eye diseases like glaucoma and retinal disease. The goal is to collect data using a new optical coherence tomography (OCT) device called A10900. No treatment or medication is given. The information will help …
Sponsor: Optos, PLC • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:04 UTC