Could stem cell drops replace surgery for dry eye and cataract?
NCT ID NCT07191847
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests special eye drops made with stem cells to see if they can help people with dry eye disease and cataracts. Researchers will give 300 adults these drops three times a day for 12 weeks. They will check if the drops improve tear film, reduce symptoms, and clear up the eye's lens.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- stem cell-fortified eye drops
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a new non-surgical option to manage dry eye and early cataract symptoms, improving comfort and vision.
- What could go wrong
- This is a Phase 4 trial, but the intervention is still experimental. Results may not show clear benefit, and individual responses can vary. Risks include eye irritation or infection.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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British center for regenerative medicine
RECRUITINGGiza, 335019, Egypt
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