Could insulin eye drops ease dry eye? new trial results

NCT ID NCT05692739

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

Summary

This study tested if insulin eye drops can safely and effectively treat moderate to severe dry eye disease. 116 adults received either insulin drops, standard cyclosporin drops, or artificial tears (placebo) for 6 months. The main goal was to see if insulin drops improved corneal surface damage and dry eye symptoms better than existing treatments.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

dry eye syndrome Insulin Resistance

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Hospital Clinico San Carlos

    Madrid, Spain