Can more drops beat dry eye? new study tests three schedules

NCT ID NCT04704531

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

Summary

This Phase 2 study tested three different dosing schedules of Lagricel Ofteno eye drops (sodium hyaluronate 0.4%) in 141 people with mild to moderate dry eye. Participants used the drops either twice, four times, or six times a day. The main goal was to see which schedule best improved eye comfort and surface health, while also checking for side effects.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

Sodium hyaluronate 0.4% eye drops (Lagricel Ofteno)

What this could lead to

If successful, this could help identify the best dosing schedule for sodium hyaluronate eye drops to relieve dry eye symptoms.

What could go wrong

This is an early Phase 2 trial with a small number of participants, so results may not apply to everyone. Different dosing schedules may show similar effects, and side effects are possible.

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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.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Instituto Jalisciense del Metabolismo, S.C.

    Guadalajara, Jalisco, 44670, Mexico