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.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Instituto Jalisciense del Metabolismo, S.C.
Guadalajara, Jalisco, 44670, Mexico
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