New eye stent aims to stop constant tearing after surgery
NCT ID NCT03705000
First seen Feb 27, 2026 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 16 times
Summary
This study tested a new type of tiny tube (stent) placed in the tear duct after surgery to fix blocked tear ducts. The goal was to see if the new stent could relieve severe tearing (epiphora) better than the standard stent. Only 5 adults took part before the study was stopped early. The new stent has small slits to allow tears to drain while still supporting healing.
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Kellogg Eye Center, 1000 Wall Street
Ann Arbor, Michigan, 48105, United States
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