Tiny eye drops could make Kids' eye exams safer
NCT ID NCT06885242
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether using a special device to give smaller drops of cyclopentolate (a drug that dilates pupils) works as well as standard drops for children's eye exams. 63 children aged 4-16 received both types of drops on different visits. The goal was to see if the smaller drops cause fewer side effects like fast heart rate or facial flushing while still being effective for measuring vision.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- cyclopentolate 1% eye drops
- What this could lead to
- If microdrops work as well as standard drops, children may experience fewer side effects like fast heart rate or flushing during eye exams.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed Phase 4 trial with only 63 children. The microdrop device may not be widely available, and results may not apply to all children or settings.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Papageorgiou General Hospital
Thessaloniki, Greece
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