Nose stimulator could be new hope for Sjogren's dry eyes
NCT ID NCT06626477
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This pilot study tested a device that gently stimulates the inside of the nose to see if it can improve tear production in people with Sjogren's syndrome. 26 participants used either the active device or a sham (fake) device for 6 weeks, then everyone used the active device for another 6 weeks. The main goal was to measure changes in tear production and check for safety.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- intranasal mechanical stimulation device (Walther System)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a drug-free way to ease dry eye symptoms in Sjogren's syndrome.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small pilot study with only 26 participants. The sham-controlled phase is short (6 weeks), and results may not apply to everyone. The device is not yet proven effective.
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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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Källmarkskliniken AB
Solna, Stockholm County, 171 54, Sweden
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