Could stem cell eye drops soothe dry eyes?

NCT ID NCT07623382

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

Summary

This early study tests eye drops made from stem cell particles in 20 adults with dry eye disease. Participants use the drops four times daily for four weeks. Researchers track safety and symptom changes like eye staining and tear film stability.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

human umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cell-derived small extracellular vesicle eye drops

What this could lead to

If successful, this could point toward a new way to ease dry eye symptoms using natural cell products.

What could go wrong

This is a very early, small trial with only 20 people. It mainly checks safety, and the drops may not work better than existing treatments.

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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

Locations

  • The First Affiliated Hospital of Xiamen University

    RECRUITING

    Xiamen, China, 361000, China

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