Alcon Research
Clinical trials sponsored by Alcon Research, explained in plain language.
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New eye drop formula enters final testing for glaucoma
Disease control OngoingThis study is testing a new version of an existing eye drop (Reformulated PG324) to see if it safely and effectively lowers pressure inside the eye. About 489 adults with open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension will use either the new formula or the current one for about 3 mon…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Alcon Research • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 02, 2026 02:12 UTC
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Fluid lens trial aims to sharpen vision after cataract surgery
Disease control OngoingThis study is testing a new type of lens implant designed to improve vision after cataract surgery. Researchers are comparing this new 'fluid accommodating' lens against a standard lens in 175 participants. The goal is to see if the new lens provides better distance vision and ha…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Alcon Research • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:41 UTC
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New lens gets 3-Year checkup: does it hold its position?
Disease control OngoingThis study is tracking the long-term safety and performance of the Clareon Toric lens, which is implanted during cataract surgery to also correct astigmatism. It will follow 129 patients in Canada for three years after their surgery to see how well the lens works and if it stays …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Alcon Research • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 31, 2026 12:12 UTC
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Trial to test which cataract surgery machine is more efficient
Disease control TerminatedThis study aimed to compare the efficiency and safety of two different surgical systems used for cataract removal. It planned to enroll adults with moderate cataracts in both eyes, using one machine on each eye. The main goal was to measure the energy used during the procedures t…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Alcon Research • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:33 UTC
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Eye surgery trial withdrawn before starting
Disease control TerminatedThis study aimed to compare the safety and effectiveness of two different eye surgery systems for treating adults with various retinal problems. The trial was withdrawn before any participants were enrolled. It would have involved one eye surgery per participant and about three m…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Alcon Research • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:32 UTC
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Eye safety check for Kids' contact lens cleaners
Disease control TerminatedThis study aimed to check the long-term safety and performance of two commercially available contact lens cleaning systems in children. It planned to follow young contact lens wearers for about 90 days to monitor for eye irritation, lens deposits, and infections. The study was wi…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Alcon Research • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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Study to check Long-Term safety of Vision-Correcting lens implants
Disease control TerminatedThis study aimed to check the long-term safety and performance of two specific models of artificial lenses (AcrySof IQ Vivity) that are implanted during cataract surgery. It planned to look at the vision and health records of people who had received these lenses 3 to 5 years earl…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Alcon Research • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 24, 2026 12:02 UTC
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Eye-Care Giant's safety study for Kids' contact lens solutions withdrawn before start
Disease control TerminatedThis study aimed to check the long-term safety and performance of three already-sold contact lens cleaning solutions in children and teenagers. It planned to enroll young, experienced contact lens wearers in the US and Canada to monitor their eyes for 90 days. The study was withd…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Alcon Research • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 23, 2026 15:15 UTC