Which eye drop works best after cataract surgery? new study aims to find out

NCT ID NCT07581548

Not yet recruiting Symptom relief Sponsor: Democritus University of Thrace Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study will observe 300 adults who have cataract surgery to see which of three tear substitute eye drops works best for reducing dry eye and discomfort. The drops contain different combinations of sodium hyaluronate, dexpanthenol, trehalose, and amino acids. Researchers will measure symptoms and tear film stability 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: Sodium hyaluronate, dexpanthenol, trehalose, and amino acids in eye drops
What this could lead to: If successful, this could identify the most effective eye drop for reducing dry eye and discomfort after cataract surgery.
What could go wrong: This is an observational study, not a controlled trial, so results may be less reliable. The drops are already available, so no major breakthrough is expected.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cataract dry eye syndrome senile cataract

As listed by the trial registrant

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

CATARACT DRY EYE

Contacts and locations

Locations

University Hospital of Alexandroupolis

Alexandroupoli, Evros, 68100, Greece

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