Could 'Good' eye bacteria ease dry eye? new trial launches

NCT ID NCT07298811

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether transplanting healthy bacteria from the eye's surface can help people with moderate to severe dry eye. Forty participants will either receive the bacteria transplant or a fake procedure. Researchers will measure changes in eye discomfort and surface damage over time.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

Ocular surface microbiota transplantation

What this could lead to

If it works, this could offer a new way to manage dry eye by restoring healthy bacteria on the eye's surface.

What could go wrong

This is a very early, small trial (40 people) testing safety and basic effectiveness. The approach is novel and may not provide lasting relief or work for everyone.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

dry eye syndrome

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

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Locations

  • Yifeng Yu

    RECRUITING

    Nanchang, Jiangxi, 330008, China

    Contact Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••