Could a simple eyelid wipe soothe dry eyes?
NCT ID NCT07140380
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested three ways to use an eyelid wipe soaked with IVW-1001, a dry eye treatment, in 30 people with dry eye disease. Researchers measured changes in tear production and checked for any vision changes. The goal was to find the best wiping technique for safety and symptom relief.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- IVW-1001 ophthalmic eyelid wipe
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward a convenient wipe-based treatment to ease dry eye symptoms and boost tear production.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early proof-of-concept study with only 30 people. Results may not apply to everyone, and the wipe may not outperform existing treatments.
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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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Eye Research Foundation
Newport Beach, California, 92663, United States
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