Zap away dry eye? device uses electrical fields to soothe discomfort

NCT ID NCT06955806

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This study tests a device called Rexon-Eye that uses gentle electrical pulses to treat dry eye disease. Thirty adults aged 18 to 40 will receive either real or sham treatment once a week for four weeks. Researchers will check if symptoms improve and analyze tear samples to understand how the therapy works at a molecular level.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

Rexon-Eye device (QMR electrotherapy)

What this could lead to

If it works, this could offer a non-drug, non-invasive option to relieve dry eye discomfort and improve tear film stability.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early-stage study with only 30 people, so results may not apply to everyone. The sham control group helps, but the effect may be modest or temporary.

Disclaimer Read more

This is a summary of the original study . Summaries may miss details or leave out important information. Before applying or accepting participation, make sure you have read and understood the full study. Curemydisease.com takes no responsibility whatsoever for anything missed, misunderstood, or acted upon as a result of our summary — we know it does not capture everything.

Get updates

Get notified about this study

Sign up to get updates when this study changes or when new studies for DRY EYE DISEASE (DED) are added.

Our safety recommendation!

By submitting, you agree to our Terms of use

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

Locations

  • The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

    Hong Kong, Hong Kong