New study checks if popular eye drops really soothe dry eyes

NCT ID NCT07540884

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Alcon Research Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study is testing two versions of Tears Naturale lubricating eye drops—one with preservatives and one without—in 120 people with mild to moderate dry eye disease. Participants will stop using their usual artificial tears and use only the study drops for the duration of the trial. The main goal is to see if the drops reduce how much dry eye symptoms bother people in daily life.

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 (dextran 70 and hypromellose)
What this could lead to: If successful, this study could confirm that these eye drops safely relieve dry eye symptoms in everyday use.
What could go wrong: This is a small, post-market study, not a large trial. The drops are already available, so the results may not show major new benefits. Some people may still experience irritation.

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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

Contacts and locations

Locations

Dr. Shalu Pal & Associates
RECRUITING

Toronto, Ontario, M5R 2A5, Canada
Eyes on Sheppard
RECRUITING

North York, Ontario, M2N 3A1, Canada
Hopital de Chicoutimi and LASIK MD
RECRUITING

Chicoutimi, Quebec, G7H 7W8, Canada
Institut de L'Oeil des Laurentides
RECRUITING

Boisbriand, Quebec, J7H 0E8, Canada
Integra Eyecare Centre
RECRUITING

Burnaby, British Columbia, V5E 1G3, Canada
The Medical Arts Health Research Group
RECRUITING

Kelowna, British Columbia, V1Y 4N7, Canada

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