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New eye drop shows promise for dry eye sufferers

NCT ID NCT03066219

Symptom relief Sponsor: BRIM Biotechnology Inc. Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested whether BRM421 eye drops can safely ease the signs and symptoms of dry eye. 157 adults with dry eye for at least 6 months received either the active drops or a placebo. The trial measured changes in corneal staining and discomfort scores. Results suggest the drops may help reduce eye surface damage and discomfort.

What this could mean

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Active substance
BRM421 ophthalmic solution
What this could lead to
If successful, this could lead to a new eye drop treatment that reduces dry eye symptoms and corneal damage.
What could go wrong
This is an early Phase 2 trial with only 157 participants. The results may not hold up in larger studies, and the effect over placebo was modest.

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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Phase

Phase 2

Tests whether the treatment actually works, and watches for side effects, in a larger group.

Participants

157 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Feb 2017

Finished

Jun 2017

Lead sponsor

A company

The lead sponsor is a pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical-device company.

Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.

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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.

Inclusion Criteria: * Be at least 18 years of age; * Provide written informed consent; * Have a reported history of dry eye for at least 6 months prior to enrollment; * Have a history of use of eye drops Exclusion Criteria: * Have any clinically significant slit lamp findings at Visit 1 that may include active blepharitis, meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD), lid margin inflammation or active ocular allergies that require therapeutic treatment, and/or in the opinion of the investigator may interfere with study parameters; * Be diagnosed with an ongoing ocular infection (bacterial, viral, or fungal), or active ocular inflammation at Visit 1; * Have worn contact lenses within 7 days of Visit 1 or anticipate using contact lenses during the study; * Have used any eye drops within 2 hours of Visit 1; * Have previously had laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) surgery within the last 12 months; * Be a woman of childbearing potential who is not using an acceptable means of birth control; acceptable methods of contraception

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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.

Dry eye syndrome

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Andover Eye Associates

    Andover, Massachusetts, 01810, United States

  • Central Maine Eye Care

    Lewiston, Maine, 04240, United States

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