Can a common supplement soothe Sjogren's dry eye?
NCT ID NCT03953703
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This small study tested whether levocarnitine, a natural substance, can help treat dry eye in adults with Sjogren's syndrome. Fifteen participants received both the drug and a placebo in a crossover design. The goal was to see if levocarnitine reduces eye inflammation and improves symptoms like dryness and discomfort.
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Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Nashville, Tennessee, 37232, United States
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