Could removing preservatives from glaucoma drops save Patients' eyes?
NCT ID NCT07690397
First seen Jul 08, 2026 · Last updated Jul 09, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study compares two versions of a three-drug combination eye drop for glaucoma: one with preservatives and one without. Researchers want to see if the preservative-free version is gentler on the eye surface and leads to better treatment adherence. Participants will also use a chatbot for follow-up, and the study will measure changes in eye health, quality of life, and biomarkers in tears over four months.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- preservative-free dorzolamide-timolol-brimonidine combination eye drops
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could show that preservative-free eye drops are gentler on the eye surface and improve how consistently patients take their glaucoma medication.
- What could go wrong
- This is a mid-stage study with 140 participants, so results may not apply to all glaucoma patients. The chatbot follow-up is a new approach that may not improve adherence as hoped.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Clínica Sigma Cali
Cali, Valle del Cauca Department, 760044, Colombia
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