New eye drops aim to soothe dry eye sufferers

NCT ID NCT04343287

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 24, 2026

Summary

This study tested whether BRM421 eye drops can safely reduce the signs and symptoms of dry eye compared to a placebo. 220 adults with dry eye for at least 6 months received either the active drops or a placebo. The main outcomes were changes in corneal staining (eye surface damage) and patient-reported dryness after 14 days.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Andover Eye Associates

    Andover, Massachusetts, 01810, United States

  • Eye Research Foundation

    Newport Beach, California, 92663, United States

  • Midwest Cornea Associates, LLC

    Indianapolis, Indiana, 46290, United States

  • Total Eye Care

    Memphis, Tennessee, 38119, United States

What this could mean

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

Active substance

BRM421 ophthalmic solution (eye drops)

What this could lead to

If successful, BRM421 could offer a new treatment option to reduce eye damage and dryness in people with dry eye syndrome.

What could go wrong

This is an early-to-mid stage trial with only 220 participants. The results may not show a meaningful benefit over placebo, and long-term safety is not yet established.

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.