Which dry eye drop works faster? new study pits diquafosol against rebamipide
NCT ID NCT07297316
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested two different eye drops—diquafosol and rebamipide—to see which one provides faster relief for dry eye disease. Thirty adults with dry eye received one drop of each, and their symptoms and tear quality were checked 30 minutes later. The goal was to find out which drop works better for quick comfort.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Phase 4
Runs after approval, following long-term safety and how well the treatment works in everyday use.
- Participants
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30 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Oct 2022
- Finished
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Aug 2024
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
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- Ages
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19 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * patients 19 years or older * complaint of at least one dry eye symmptom and tear breakup time \< 7 seconds Exclusion Criteria: * Sjogren's syndrome * prescription history of systemic steroids or immunosuppressants * prior ocular surgery within six months of enrollment * treatment with diquafosol or rebamipide eye drops within 2 weeks of enrollment * treatment with punctal plug within 1 month of enrollment * intraocular pressure exceeding 25mmHg * usage of contact lens during the study * active ocular infection * pregnancy or breast-feeding
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Korea University Anam Hospital
Seoul, 02841, South Korea
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