New eye drops aim to ease dry eye symptoms for millions

NCT ID NCT07457021

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study will test perfluorohexyloctane eye drops, the only approved drug in China for dry eye disease related to meibomian gland dysfunction. Researchers plan to enroll 2000 adults and track their symptoms, eye health, and any side effects over 12 weeks. The goal is to see how well the drops work in real-world conditions, alone or with other treatments.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

perfluorohexyloctane eye drops

What this could lead to

If successful, this could confirm that perfluorohexyloctane eye drops are a safe and effective option for treating dry eye symptoms in everyday medical practice.

What could go wrong

This is an observational real-world study, not a controlled trial, so results may be less definitive. Side effects or lack of benefit are possible, and the study has not yet started recruiting.

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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

Study contacts

  • Contact

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Locations

  • Xiamen Eye Center Affiliated to Xiamen University

    Xiamen, China

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