Can simple eye drops soothe dry eyes? new study puts OTC brands to the test

NCT ID NCT07676084

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Andover Research Eye Institute Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 30, 2026 · Last updated Jul 01, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study compares three different over-the-counter lubricating eye drops in people with dry eye disease. Researchers will measure how well each drop is tolerated, how much it improves symptoms like discomfort and blurry vision, and its effect on daily visual function. The trial involves 60 adults who have had dry eye symptoms for at least six months.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: lubricating eye drops (polyethylene glycol, propylene glycol, carboxymethylcellulose, glycerin)
What this could lead to: If successful, this could confirm which OTC eye drops best relieve dry eye symptoms and improve vision-related quality of life.
What could go wrong: This is a small, single-center Phase 4 trial with only 60 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. As an OTC product, the effect may be modest.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

dry eye syndrome

As listed by the trial registrant

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

DRY EYE DISEASE (DED)

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Locations

Andover Eye Associates
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Andover, Massachusetts, 01810, United States

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