Eyelid injection shows promise for thyroid eye disease symptoms

NCT ID NCT07471997

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether injecting triamcinolone acetonide into the eyelid could help people with thyroid eye disease who have a retracted upper eyelid. Fifteen adults received a combination of two injections and were measured one month later. The goal was to see if the eyelid position improved, which could ease eye discomfort and cosmetic concerns.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

triamcinolone acetonide

What this could lead to

If it works, this could offer a simple injection to improve eyelid position and reduce eye discomfort in people with thyroid eye disease.

What could go wrong

This is a very small, early study with only 15 people and no comparison group. Results may not apply to everyone, and the effect may be temporary.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

endocrine exophthalmos Graves Ophthalmopathy

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Instituto de Oftalmologia F.A.P. Conde de Valenciana, I.A. P.

    Mexico City, Mexico