Eye drops put to the test for Post-Cataract surgery swelling

NCT ID NCT06164743

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First seen Sep 11, 2026 · Last updated Sep 11, 2026

Summary

Researchers are testing an experimental eye drop called VVN461 to see if it can reduce inflammation after routine cataract surgery. The trial enrolls adults who are scheduled for cataract removal and lens replacement in one eye. Participants receive either VVN461 at one of two strengths or a vehicle drop, and researchers measure the level of inflammatory cells in the eye and track any side effects.

What this could mean

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Active substance
VVN461 ophthalmic solution, an experimental eye drop
What this could lead to
If it works, VVN461 could offer an alternative eye drop for controlling inflammation after cataract surgery.
What could go wrong
This is a mid-stage trial with about 91 participants, so results may not hold in larger groups. Eye drops can cause stinging, redness, or other side effects.

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Study facts

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Phase

Phase 2

Tests whether the treatment actually works, and watches for side effects, in a larger group.

Participants

91 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jan 2024

Finished

May 2024

Lead sponsor

A company

The lead sponsor is a pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical-device company.

Who can take part

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Ages

21 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * ≥21 years of age and in good general health at Visit 1 (Screening) * Willing and able to provide informed consent and provide relevant privacy authorization(s) * Willing and able to comply with study requirements and visit schedule * Clear ocular media (other than cataract) in the study eye * Planning to undergo routine unilateral cataract surgery via phacoemulsification extraction and implantation of an intraocular lens. Exclusion Criteria: * Any ocular pain at Visit 1 (Screening) * Recent use of corticosteroids or oral non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs

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Conditions

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Center For Sight - Las Vegas

    Las Vegas, Nevada, 89145, United States

  • Cincinnati Eye Institute

    Cincinnati, Ohio, 45242, United States

  • Comprehensive Eye Care, Ltd

    Washington, Missouri, 63090, United States

  • Houston Eye Associates

    Houston, Texas, 77708, United States

  • ICON Eye Care

    Grand Junction, Colorado, 81501, United States

  • Keystone Research

    Austin, Texas, 78731, United States

  • Levenson Eye Associates

    Jacksonville, Florida, 32204, United States

  • Martel Eye Associates

    Rancho Cordova, California, 95670, United States

  • North Bay Eye Associates

    Petaluma, California, 94954, United States

  • United Medical Research Institute

    Inglewood, California, 90301, United States

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