New gel could soothe dry eyes before cataract surgery

NCT ID NCT07155057

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Vance Thompson Vision Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests a gel placed in the tear ducts before cataract surgery to see if it helps dry eye symptoms. Sixty adults with dry eye will receive the gel and be followed for up to 5 months. The main goal is to measure tear film stability, a key sign of eye moisture.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: crosslinked hyaluronate gel
What this could lead to: If it works, this gel could offer a simple way to manage dry eye before cataract surgery, improving comfort and recovery.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage study with no control group, so results may not be conclusive. The gel may not improve dry eye for everyone.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cataract dry eye syndrome

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

DRY EYE DISEASE (DED)

Contacts and locations

Locations

Vance Thompson Vision Clinic, Prof. LLC
RECRUITING

Sioux Falls, South Dakota, 57105, United States

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