Alcon Research
Clinical trials sponsored by Alcon Research, explained in plain language.
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New eye drops take aim at Glaucoma's silent threat
Disease control CompletedThis study tested two new eye drop formulas to see if they safely lower high eye pressure, a major risk factor for glaucoma. Over 400 adults with open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension used the drops for 7 or 28 days. Researchers compared the new drops to existing treatments …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Alcon Research • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:41 UTC
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New lens design aims to sharpen vision after cataract removal
Disease control CompletedThis study compared two types of artificial lenses implanted during cataract surgery to see which provides better vision. Researchers tested the newer Clareon PanOptix Pro lens against the standard Clareon PanOptix lens in 87 people who had surgery on both eyes. Each participant …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Alcon Research • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:29 UTC
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New lens design aims to sharpen vision after cataract removal
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a newer version of an artificial lens against the standard version to see which is safer and more effective for vision after cataract surgery. It involved 71 people who had cataract surgery in both eyes, with each eye receiving a different lens for comparison. R…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Alcon Research • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:39 UTC
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Five-Year checkup: are these Vision-Correcting lenses still safe?
Disease control CompletedThis study followed people in Spain who had PanOptix lens implants for 3 to 5 years to check long-term safety and performance. Researchers collected data from 211 participants who already had the lenses implanted to see how well they worked years later and if any problems develop…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Alcon Research • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:39 UTC
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Study checks if new lens implants deliver promised vision
Disease control CompletedThis study followed 155 people who had already received Clareon Vivity or Clareon Monofocal lens implants in both eyes during cataract surgery. Researchers checked their vision quality at different distances and asked how often they needed glasses. The goal was to gather real-wor…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Alcon Research • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 06, 2026 15:38 UTC
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New eye drop formula tested to quickly soothe red, irritated eyes
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether a new eye drop formula called FID 123320 could safely reduce eye redness caused by minor irritations. Researchers compared the drops to a placebo in 283 participants, including both adults and children ages 5-17. The main goal was to see how well and how…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Alcon Research • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:42 UTC
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New contact lenses put to the test for clearer vision
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested two different types of monthly replacement contact lenses designed to help people with both astigmatism and age-related vision changes (presbyopia). 95 regular contact lens wearers tried each lens type for about 30 days to see how well they worked for distance v…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Alcon Research • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:42 UTC
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Eye drop trial aims to clear up red eyes fast
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether a prescription eye drop formula works better than a placebo drop at reducing eye redness caused by minor irritations. It involved 159 adults in the United States who used the drops for about 8 weeks. Researchers measured how quickly and for how long the …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Alcon Research • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 31, 2026 12:12 UTC
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New eye drop shows promise for boosting natural tears
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether a new eye drop called AR-15512 could quickly increase tear production in people with dry eye disease. Researchers measured tear levels in 81 participants' eyes before and after using the drops during a single clinic visit. The goal was to see if this tre…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Alcon Research • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 31, 2026 12:11 UTC
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New eye drop safety tested against common tear
Symptom relief CompletedThis study aimed to check the safety of a new eye drop for dry eye disease by comparing it to a standard artificial tear. It involved 55 participants with dry eyes who tried different sequences of the new drop and the standard one. The main goal was to see what percentage of peop…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Alcon Research • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:31 UTC
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New contact lenses put to the test for aging eyes
Symptom relief CompletedThis study compared the performance of two different brands of multifocal contact lenses for people with presbyopia, the age-related condition that makes reading and seeing things up close blurry. Over 100 experienced contact lens wearers tested each lens type for about two weeks…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Alcon Research • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 23, 2026 15:19 UTC
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New eye drop tested for dry eye relief
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested a new eye lubricant to see if it is safe and effective for reducing the symptoms of dry eye disease. About 188 adults with mild to moderate dry eye used the drops for 30 days. Researchers measured how much the drops reduced the bother caused by dry eye symptoms.
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Alcon Research • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 11, 2026 14:54 UTC
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Scientists test which contact lens fits best
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study aimed to see how well different sizes and shapes of a specific soft contact lens fit people with nearsightedness. Researchers tested the lenses on 257 regular contact lens wearers to find the best fit. They measured how the lenses moved and centered on the eye right af…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Alcon Research • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:33 UTC