Insulin eye drops vs. surgery: a new hope for stubborn corneal wounds?
NCT ID NCT07561398
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether insulin eye drops can heal persistent corneal defects as well as a surgical amniotic membrane graft. 214 adults with corneal sores that haven't healed after two weeks of standard treatment will receive either insulin drops every six hours or a graft. Researchers will track how many eyes fully heal and how quickly, over 24 weeks.
What this could mean
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Active substance
topical insulin eye drops
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simpler, less invasive treatment for stubborn corneal injuries that don't heal with standard care.
What could go wrong
This is a single-center trial with 214 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The insulin drops must be used correctly and stored properly to be effective.
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Al Shifa Eye Trust Hospital
RECRUITINGRawalpindi, Punjab Province, 46000, Pakistan
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